As part of Art Riviera Tour 2026, held in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat and organised by Wendy Lauwers and Multi Art Gallery, ART MAG highlights Vicky-May Giraud, an artist whose portraits extend far beyond representation. Beneath their striking colours and precise graphic compositions lies a reflection on identity, perception, and the stories we create about ourselves.
When Portraiture Becomes a Mirror
A face is never simply a face.
In Vicky-May Giraud’s work, it becomes a territory where memories, doubts, convictions, and contradictions intersect. The geometric lines running through her portraits do not fragment the figures—they reveal the complexity of identity.
Rather than portraying a fixed individual, the artist presents identity as something constantly evolving, shaped by experience, perspective, and the stories we choose to tell ourselves.
Between Graphic Power and Introspection
At first glance, her works captivate through their visual energy.
Bold colours, strong contrasts, and compositions inspired by Pop Art immediately draw the viewer’s attention.
Yet visual seduction is never the final purpose.
Beneath the apparent simplicity of the forms lies a more intimate reflection on the way we construct our own image and perceive that of others.
Each painting encourages viewers to move beyond first impressions and discover deeper layers of meaning.
Looking Beyond Appearances
In Without Looking Back, a woman holds a key in her hand.
More than a symbol, the key represents an inner passage. The figure does not look behind her. She moves forward, leaving behind the limitations she has chosen to overcome.
With Correct Your Vision, Vicky-May Giraud continues her exploration of perception. Oversized black sunglasses immediately dominate the portrait, yet their reflection does not fully correspond to the surrounding reality.
A question naturally arises: are we seeing reality, or simply the reflection of our own beliefs?
Identity in Constant Transformation
Vicky-May Giraud’s work reminds us that identity is never complete.
It evolves through encounters, experiences, and personal choices.
Her portraits become spaces for reflection where every viewer can recognise a part of themselves. Rather than imposing a message, her work opens a dialogue about how we see ourselves—and how we perceive others.
Vicky-May Giraud at Art Riviera Tour
Presented during Art Riviera Tour 2026, Vicky-May Giraud offers a body of work in which visual strength meets a thoughtful exploration of contemporary identity. Her portraits remind us that the most significant boundaries are rarely visible—they are often the ones created by our own perception.
Discover Vicky-May Giraud in ART MAG International Issue 33
Vicky-May Giraud is one of the artists featured in ART MAG International Issue 33, a special edition dedicated to Art Riviera Tour 2026.
Through an exclusive article published in both French and English, discover her artistic universe, where portraiture becomes a space for reflecting on identity, perception, and the freedom to be oneself.
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