Brandin Miniature painter |
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Biography, technique, exhibitions:Born in Reims, France, in 1967.Preparatory class for advanced studies in Arts and Literature 3 years university degree in History- University of Reims Training courses in Fine Arts: 1984- 86: classes with J-B Tellier, figurative painter (Reims), 1989- 95: engraving classes at the School of Fine Arts of Reims, in the studio of Daniel Pilant, 1991- 95: contemporary art classes (drawing, painting, sculpture, installations) at Reims University under the direction of C. Lapie, 1994- 95: sketching classes at the School of Fine Arts of Reims, 2001- 2003: working sessions with G. Dareau, portraitist. 1997 moves in Castillon, makes a living as a miniaturist . Themes and technique: Since 1991 he produces small sized still lifes of classical style in the spirit of Flemish and Spanish painters of the 17th century: bouquets, vanities, still lifes of fruits, flowers, objects of everyday life, sometimes on landscape background. He also developed a more personal universe with staged small naïve characters inspired by the world of toys. The miniatures are painted with egg tempera and oil glazings on wood support. Exhibitions: 2015: 8th International miniature art exhibit, Levis, Quebec Baroquiales street market, Sospel (06) 2013- 2014: Gallery "Lysand Creations", Eze Village (06) 2013: Monks Refectory, Brantome Abbey (24) 2012: Monks Refectory, Brantome Abbey (24) 2010: ACF Association (Artisans Designers Manufacturers), Palace of Europe, Menton (06) 2007: "Miniature in all its states" Syndicat d'Initiative Castillon (06) 1998- 2001: "The Arts in the Street" in Mougins (06) 1995- 1996: Tourist Office of Reims (51) 1993-1995: "The Arts in the Street", Mougins (06). 1992 Supplay Agency, Epernay (51) 1991- 2012: yearly exhibition, Lemon Festival, Palais de l'Europe, Menton (06) 1991- 2008: permanent exhibition in the Gallery "Les Arcades du Serre" in Castillon (06). 1991 Gallery "Posters Dreams", Reims (51) 1991- 2010: yearly exhibition Chapelle Saint Francis Xavier, Cormontreuil (51) 1985 Besserat de Bellefon cellar's, Reims (51) Since 2008, permanent exhibition at his workshop-gallery "Gallery 12" in Castillon (06). |
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