Christian Perez de Carvasal

Combining symbolic elements of the figurative and the abstract, French artist Christian Perez de Carvasal creates stunning canvases that reflect all the movement and energy intrinsic to city life. Inspired by a childhood in Paris, the artist paints sprawling scenes highlighting

the majesty of modern architecture and the dynamismof crowded sidewalks and streets. Yet interspersed amid his urban landscapes are peaceful humanlike creatures which serve in juxtaposition to the harried pace that commonly defines city life. He explains, “I am inspired

by urban life, people in motion, architecture and colors. My mission is to provoke emotional and political reflections and visual expressions.”

One of the hallmarks of Carvasal’s work is his use of pure color accentuated with rich, complex textures. His powerful hues are set in edgy compositions that rely on

a distinct use of line and geometric form. By combining a variety of techniques and forms, he is able to infuse his cityscapes with new meanings, bridging the

mythologies of urban life to explore the depth of experience within.

“I am an artist who combines symbolism with the figurative and the abstract on canvas. I use a variety of art forms/techniques and I mostly paint with knives to keep the colors as pure as

possible. My main source of inspiration is large cities with their dynamic and modern architecture. I have always been fascinated by them, being a product of urban life myself, having grown up in Paris, close to the Eiffel Tower, and seeing the different scenes of

Parisian life clearly contributed to my artistic choices. In my work I try to show the peace and quiet you cannot create in busy city life by adding human-life creatures in different contexts. The idea is to provoke emotional and political reflections in my audience.”

Exhibitions

In the past several group exhibitions exp. For the red Cross in Olso : Lilleaker :

2009 Galleri Kan skje Oslo Norway ( Mai 2009 )

2009 Galleri Kan skje Oslo Norway ( Sep. 2009 )

2010 group exhibition Oslo Norway

2011 Group exhibition Gallery Agora Chelsea New York

2012 Solo exhibition kultur senter ,Sandefjord Norway

2013 Solo exhibition Oslo city hall , Norway , ( Rådhusgalleriet )

2014 Group exhibition Galerie lillartist Paris France

2014 / 2015 Group exhibition Ashokjain Gallery New York

2014 Solo exhibition Galleri Albin Up ,Oslo Norway

2014 Group exhibition Art Basel Miami USA

2015 Group exhibition Florence ITALY

2015 Exhibition Montpellier France

2015 Exhibition Art3f Paris

2015 Exhibition New York Ashok jain Gallery

Title . Exodus
Oil painting on linen
Technique brushes & knives
Size 150 x 150 cm

Titel . Au cafe
Oil painting on linen
Technique , Knives and brushes
 Size . 100 x 100 cm

Title. In the dark
Technique. brushes & knives
Oil painting on canvas
size. 45 x 45 cm

Title . With my dog
Oil painting on linen
Technique brushes & knives
Size .90 x 100 cm

Title . Barcelona
Technique. Brushes & knives
Oil painting on canvas
Size. 50 x 65 cm

Title .Barcelona 2
Technique . Brushes & knives
Oil painting on canvas
size . 50 x 60

Title. The city
Technique . Brushes & knives
Oil painting on canvas
Size . 80 x 100 cm

Title . Exodus
Oil painting on linen
Technique brushes & knives
Size .90 x 100 cm
 

Title . Charlize
Oil painting on wood board
Technique brushes
Size .59,5 x 84 cm

Title  . Little girl
Oil painting on linen
Technique brushes
Size .45 x 75 cm

Titel . Acide skies
Oil painting on linen
Technique , Knives and brushes
 Size . 90 x 150 cm

Titel . Tree of Knowledge
Oil painting on linen
Technique , Knives and brushes
Size . 90 x 150 cm

Titel . Dans mes baskets avec mon Flamant rose
Oil painting on linen
Technique , Knives and brushes
Size . 90 x 150 cm

Title . Jeanne d Arc
Oil painting on linen
Technique brushes & knives
Size .90 x 150 cm

Title . North
Technique . brushes & knives
Oil painting on canvas
size , 70 x 90 cm