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Silvia Calmejane Figurative Paintings

French
"True art is always where you least expect it. ". These few words by the artist Jean Dubuffet wonderfully qualify Silvia Calmejane's work. Spontaneous and instinctive, her artistic gesture echoes the "art brut" avant-gardes which inspired her drawing practice. Silvia Calmejane quickly freed herself from academic rigorism in order to choose automatic drawing. By abandoning the classical support of the canvas and by focusiong on wood, her art gets rid of the rules which dictate the exact reproduction of reality. On the plexiglass, her second support, she uses her left hand - freer - in order to write more spontaneously. This "mirror-writing", fixed to the wooden panel by visible bolts, is thus superimposed on the raw material. The roughness of her creative process is then completed by the artist's attention to very specific details. In her latest series, paper is invested as a new medium. Silvia Calmejane's world is raw, powerful and vulnerable at the same time. Representing lush jungles or strange colored characters, her paintings constantly confront the viewer to his own gaze. In this face to face with the mysterious creatures of her universe, she favors - according to her own words - the "non-reproductive". Is escaping from figuration not the best way to represent the unspeakable forces of the human soul ? Inspired by Basquiat, Raushenberg or Combas, the work of Silvia Calmejane is however deeply personal. In each of her compositions, the artist scatters with the brush traces of her history, travels and inspirations. The words in her paintings, mysterious incantations, recall in that sense the hippie slogans of the 1970s, an important period for the artist.
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Artist: Silvia Calmejane
"Welcome his light", painting by Silvia Calmejane, 66 x 40 in, 2025
By Silvia Calmejane
Located in Paris, France
"Welcome his light", mixed technique on paper by Silvia Calmejane. Silvia's paintings always tell a true story, neutral or important moments, travels, childhood, past and present, l...
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2010s Contemporary Silvia Calmejane Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

Contemporary mixed media - Silvia Calmejane - Colour, Faces, Art Brut
By Silvia Calmejane
Located in Paris, France
"Give love", mixed technique on paper, framed painting, by Silvia Calmejane. Spontaneous and instinctive, Silvia Calmejane's artistic gesture echoes the "art brut" avant-gardes whic...
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2010s Contemporary Silvia Calmejane Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic

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Silvia Calmejane figurative paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Silvia Calmejane figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Silvia Calmejane in acrylic paint, mixed media, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Silvia Calmejane figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 30 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Guillaume Chansarel (Guiyome), Aima Saint Hunon, and Anne Valérie Dupond. Silvia Calmejane figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $7,200 and tops out at $9,600, while the average work can sell for $7,800.

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