For more than twenty years, painter Franck Duvauchelle has created an extraordinary body of work that focuses on light and matter, giving them a vibrant, poetic presence. Trained at the Institut Saint-Luc in Belgium, Duvauchelle has embraced figurative luminism, a style that sublimates the subtle interactions between light and texture.
What distinguishes Duvauchelle’s approach is his unique ability to manipulate light to bring the objects in his paintings to life, giving them an almost palpable density and texture. His artistic approach has evolved over time, demonstrating an inquisitive mind and an ever renewed freedom of expression. From monumental still lifes to seascapes and rural landscapes, he continues to capture the special light that bathes his subjects, revealing their intrinsic essence.
Duvauchelle’s works, mainly medium and large format, oscillate between the use of oil and acrylic, allowing him to experiment with different textures and play with material effects. Each of his canvases, often measuring around 80 x 60 cm, strikes an intriguing balance between precision of detail and atmospheric depth.
A visit to Rosa Bonheur’s house in Thomery, near Fontainebleau, last summer was a turning point for the artist
