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Francois FressinierTimeless Day, 20242024
2024
$4,850
£3,709.40
€4,245.04
CA$6,902.88
A$7,473.81
CHF 3,973.48
MX$90,139.29
NOK 49,968.75
SEK 46,585.11
DKK 31,705.07
About the Item
Timeless Day is an oil and mixed media painting on canvas in a contemporary, black frame. Signed ‘FRESSINIER’ lower left, 20 x 20 inches canvas size and 23.5 x 23.5 inches framed.
François Fressinier (b. 1968) is a French-born painter celebrated for his luminous figurative works that blend realism, symbolism, and a touch of magic. At the heart of his art is the human figure, especially the female face, as a timeless subject of beauty, serenity, and emotional depth. Throughout art history, the female face has captivated collectors, but Fressinier approaches it in a way that feels distinctly contemporary: not as object, but as portal. His women carry inner worlds. sometimes gazing directly outward, sometimes turned in profile or lost in reflection, inviting the viewer to project their own emotions, memories, and stories.
Raised in Cognac, France by artistic parents and classically trained at the École Brassart in Tours, Fressinier absorbed the lessons of Old Masters such as Rembrandt, Van Dyke, and Bonnard, while also drawing inspiration from contemporary icons like Andy Warhol and Ernst Fuchs. His paintings reflect this duality: rooted in history yet alive with modern imagination.
Fressinier’s layered process combines molding paste, acrylics, oils, and/or collage, creating shimmering textures that hide and reveal details over time. Mistakes become opportunities; secrets float to the surface. Figures and faces, architectural fragments, and abstract patterns, all emerge gradually through this dialogue between artist and canvas.
Exhibited and collected internationally, Fressinier’s paintings resonate with seasoned collectors and new buyers alike. In today’s market, where emotional connection and storytelling matter more than ever, his work offers intimacy without cliché, beauty without objectification, and narratives that remain open for each viewer to complete.
- Creator:Francois Fressinier (1968, French)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Greenwich, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: ORFRE2024171stDibs: LU2664217278122
Francois Fressinier
Born in Cognac, France in 1968 to scholarly portrait photographer parents with an affinity for aesthetics, it was fitting that modern figurative artist, François Fressinier, would develop a unique, enchanting style. His father's admiration for the works of the Old Masters and his exposure to some of the world's most historic places, along with France's Gallo-Roman ruins and Gothic churches inclined François to explore and create figurative, symbolic artwork. In addition, his education at the Ecole Brassart in Tours afforded him the opportunity to study the drawings and paintings of old and new masters. He cites inspiration from artists like Rembrandt for showing us the soul of his sitters, Van Dyke for his elegance, Bonnard's palette, Fuchs for the fantastic world he invented; all of which influence his style today. Fressinier's process for painting involves a bit of sketching, however; he takes greater pleasure in being alone in his studio, letting his paintings speak to him and watching them appear progressively and without force. He continues to be moved by the work of other artists, frequently visiting museums and galleries and art libraries to expand his imagination. He is passionate about painting, and also enjoys spending time with his two children, gardening, reading, and playing guitar. He credits his wife, Colette, with being his muse and considers his faith in God central to his being. Fressinier's paintings have been exhibited and collected throughout the United States and internationally.
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