Under a clear sky, the majestic sails of two racing boats are stretched out to the wind in the middle of a regatta. The hulls cut through a vibrant, dynamic, almost electric blue sea. In the background, the ochre and pastel facades of the port of Saint-Tropez come into view, overlooked by the green hillside typical of the Var coastline. The emblematic church, topped by its yellow bell tower, anchors the scene in the identity of the town. The overall effect is a blend of energy, light and movement, in an assertive style with a lively touch.
Jiel, a professional contemporary painter from the PACA region of France, surprises with his deceptively naïve style, imbued with a childlike spirit, the essential source of his creative universe. Far from being a faithful reproduction of reality, his works transform and distort the world to.. Read more…