11/12/2021
Six works acquired from the studio of French artist André Castinel (1934-2021) - painter, sculptor and occasional illusionist. Castinel studied at the Beaux-Arts de Paris from 1958 until 1966 under the teaching of Roger Limouse who was a founder of the group ‘Painters of Poetic Reality’. Castinel’s work is deliberately simplified, adopting tone on nuanced tone and negative space. Characters, landscapes and figures (mainly women) were a source of inspiration despite the abruptness of the portrayal - as seen here in ‘Les Acrobates’ and ‘Les Contorsionistes’. Circus performers being a favourite subject.
‘Les Contorsionistes’and ‘Les Acrobates’ oil on board) all 27cm x 35cm
‘Sublime Attachment’ oil on canvas in original studio frame 41cm x 49cm (Centre)
‘Le Cimetière’ oil on canvas on stretcher (far right) 54cm x 65cm
All now available
