Bouterin is an artist to watch. Despite his young age, he has already had considerable success, selling out at shows in the U.S. and Europe. In addition to showing regularly in galleries in Paris, Avignon and Barcelona, the artist has exhibited several times in N.Y., Dallas, Aspen, Knoxville and of course, Atlanta. Most recently, Bouterin was chosen as the featured artist at the 2009 Huntsville Museum of Art Gala (Huntsville, Alabama) and exhibited at the Musée Estrine (Saint Remy de Provence, France).
Bouterin's paintings address old world themes in a contemporary style.His abstract interpretations of international landscapes invite us into an assortment of cosmopolitan or pastoral environments.The delicate composition of his works transports us to a sentimental, often romantic, place. His work grabs us because it is elegant, unique and refined. His oils are luscious and deep. His use of mixed media is often spontaneous and light, with precise little strokes. And overall, there is always a mysterious quality to his subjects and paintings that is hauntingly beautiful.
This gentle artist is tall, modest and shy and paints to the sounds of wonderful jazz music, which is his other passion. Bouterin grew up in his grandfather’s house near St. Remy de Provence, and his paintings are usually infused with the light and beauty of the surroundings that influenced him early on. He has an optimistic view of life, and people often comment on the calming and soothing effect of his paintings.
We feel privileged to have seen a lot of Pascal this past year especially, as he has spent several months in Atlanta, frequently painting out of the gallery. We witnessed first hand this artist's dedication to his art, the long hours put in at the easel, the struggle with new sizes, formats, paints and boards, and the desire to grow in new directions balanced by the popularity of his current work among American collectors. He has been thrilled with his warm welcome in Atlanta, and we are delighted that he is now back with us for a few months, painting in larger formats.
For more information on Pascal Bouterin, read an interview with him here.
