Antibes stands proudly between land and sea in this bold composition, where the historic ramparts blend into an almost dreamlike setting. The old town, stylised like geometric blocks, seems to float on the deep blue Mediterranean. In the background, the snow-covered Alps loom like a silent wall, recalling the rare beauty of the Côte d'Azur in winter, when the light is clear and the contrasts striking. The brushwork is vibrant, the interpretation free, and the Antibes landscape becomes almost a symbol of quiet strength.
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…