Jean-Noël Riou

As a painter, I open the doors of my studio to let you discover my world, my paintings and my inspirations. See you on rue des frégates in Plouarzel.

I was fascinated to discover the works of SALVADOR DALI at an exhibition at Beaubourg in Paris. It was a revelation for me, discovering the magic that a Master's canvas can bring to the eyes and mind. Later on, other great contemporary Masters such as POIRIER, LOUEDIN, UGARTE, MONVOISIN, ROLAND CAT, etc. were added to my list of references.

I then got down to work in earnest, and today I realize that a lifetime may not be enough to cover the whole of the difficult path I've chosen...

As my aim is to bring dreams to life, it is imperative that I have a very good technical mastery, which is a prerequisite for expressing what I want to share. Once I've acquired this technique, I can forget about it while I'm executing my work, and take advantage of all the possibilities open to me to take the image-drinker on a voyage of discovery, for I never forget that we artists also live through the eyes of those who take pleasure in entering our worlds. Without them, we'd be plunged into a solitude that doesn't correspond to our raison d'être.

Exhibition 2022: Grand Palais, Paris February 16-20: ART CAPITAL - Salon Comparaison