Marie-Amélie Chéreau
LES CEINTES
Summer 2024
Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), in his famous book “Concerning the Spiritual in Art”, issues a call for a spiritual revolution in painting that will let artists express their own inner lives in abstract, non-material terms.
Answering Kandinsky’s call, Chéreau’s artistic journey is not just a means of expression but a spiritual quest to capture emotions and experiences that transcend words. Chéreau's work is deeply influenced by her personal journey of self-healing, resilience, and spirituality.
The series "Les Ceintes”, presented here, is a testament to Chéreau's quest for light. In these white oil palette knife paintings, light prevails over darkness, with shadows lingering but never overpowering. Through layers of white paint, the interplay between light and shadow is revealed, demonstrating how the beauty of light is crafted from the depths of darkness.
These works highlight the essential role of shadows in allowing light to shine, reflecting life's complexities where light emerges from darkness. The title "Les Ceintes," meaning "surrounded" and being a homonym of "Saint," perfectly encapsulates the essence of these paintings, with each piece radiating a sense of being surrounded and embraced by holy luminosity.
For Chéreau, painting serves as a refuge and a vital outlet for moments when words fall short of expressing her inner world.
Marie-Amélie Chéreau is a French contemporary artist and novelist, renowned for her luminous and spiritual palette-knife oil paintings. Her artistic journey is not just a means of expression but a spiritual quest to capture emotions and experiences that transcend words.
Chéreau's work is deeply influenced by her personal experiences, particularly her journey of self-healing, resilience, and spirituality. Her artistic approach is influenced by Impressionist works, abstract painters like Kandinsky and Rothko, and the artist of “outrenoir,” Soulages. This blend of influences, combined with her own experiences, allows her to create paintings that are both powerful and introspective. Chéreau’s works are in Prestigious Private Collections in Europe.
Marie-Amélie Chéreau (b. 1972, Versailles, France). She lives and works in Munich, Germany.
The Gallery is pleased to offer works by Marie-Amélie Chéreau
Marie-Amélie Chéreau, From The Heart, 2024, Oil on Linen, 27.55 x 19.69 in. (70 x 50 cm) - NOT FRAMED
Marie-Amélie Chéreau, Reflets de Lumière, 2022, Oil on Linen, 39.37 x 31.49 in. (100 x 80 cm)
SOLD
Marie-Amélie Chéreau, Where The Heart Lies, 2023, Oil on Linen, 39.37 x 31.49 in. (100 x 80 cm)
SOLD
Marie-Amélie Chéreau, The Mother, 2023, Oil on Linen, 39.37 x 27.51 in. (100 x 70 cm) - FRAMED
Marie-Amélie Chéreau, Angels’ Dance, 2022, Oil on Linen, 39.37 x 31.49 in. (100 x 80 cm) - FRAMED
Marie-Amélie Chéreau, Depth of the Soul, 2024, Oil on Linen, 27.55 x 19.69 (70 x 50 cm) - NOT FRAMED
Marie-Amélie Chéreau, Crazed, 2024, Oil on Linen, 15.74 x 11.81 in. (40 x 30 cm) - NOT FRAMED
Marie-Amélie Chéreau, Pumping Heart, 2024, Oil on Linen, 19.68 x 15.74 in. (50 x40 cm) - NOT FRAMED