François-Régis OBERTHÜR

Let's meet at the ARTS ATLANTIC Festival

in La Rochelle, France, from November 10th

to November 13th 2022.

Born in Rennes, France, in 1968, I spent a part of my childhood copying comic books characters and getting into abstract and intuitive art, thanks to Indian ink.

For about twenty years, I did not touch pencils. It is only after my older sister's passing that I dived back into painting by decorating some walls in my home, yet while keeping it concrete. This need to create help me through my grieving process.

Five years later, in 2015, after a professional burnout, a compelling urge to create overwhelmed me. So, I had the idea to try my hand on a slate that Fredo, a roofer friend of mine, gave me. A new journey thus began, the journey of my Start-over.

Quickly, I used canvas as support and paintbrushes, Poscas, or pigment as an extension of emotions and feelings. I do not think of what I will do in advance. I let my intuition work.

During 2 years, CAPRES, an artist association, trusted me and gave me back my self-confidence by enabling me to share my work with the public.

I bring you into my universe where anything is possible, without any pressure. It is only about letting go and clearing your mind.

You will have the opportunity to gaze all year long at a sample of my paintings at the restaurant "Au Fil de l'Ô" in Saujon, France. Make gastronomy and art meet... isn't it a nice program?

Each person sees something different in my paintings. My universe can turn into your own universe.

Allow yourself to be involved in my world!

*I particularly thank Ms. Barbara Cardwell (Painter in Corme Royal, France), Who made it possible for me to become aware of the quality of my work.

*The medal of La Rochelle's exhibition was awarded to me by Ms. Toulouse (President of the fine arts show of La Rochelle, France) for all of my works in 2017.

*Federation of municipalities has been awarded to me for my painting "RACINES" during the 18th Val d'Arnoult exhibition in 2021.