Jean Gounin
Jean Gounin, a contemporary French painter, experienced a transformative moment in 1969 when he encountered the surrealist works of Max Ernst, followed by the captivating creations of Yves Tanguy, Wifredo Lam, and Roberto Matta, among others. Surrealism served as a revelation for Gounin, coinciding with a period rich in artistic and cultural revolutions, encompassing music, political awareness, and beyond.
Since settling in Île de France in 1980, Gounin has dedicated himself to the meticulous exploration of his improbable worlds through the medium of oil painting. Blending elements of figuration and abstraction, he approaches his canvases with a profound sense of freedom and expression.
Gounin's creative process begins with the formation of a diagram, laying the groundwork for the composition to come. With delicate brushes in hand, he improvises on freshly laid layers of paint, guided by his mood and intuition. His objective is to evoke an atmosphere of mystery, while remaining the primary spectator of his own creations.
Central to Gounin's artistic philosophy is the belief that slowness aligns harmoniously with an introspective and meditative approach. In each of his paintings, titles refrain from directly describing the depicted images. Instead, they function akin to poems, contributing to the overall poetic environment surrounding his work.
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Biography
Jean Gounin, a contemporary French painter, experienced a transformative moment in 1969 when he encountered the surrealist works of Max Ernst, followed by the captivating creations of Yves Tanguy, Wifredo Lam, and Roberto Matta, among others. Surrealism served as a revelation for Gounin, coinciding with a period rich in artistic and cultural revolutions, encompassing music, political awareness, and beyond.
Since settling in Île de France in 1980, Gounin has dedicated himself to the meticulous exploration of his improbable worlds through the medium of oil painting. Blending elements of figuration and abstraction, he approaches his canvases with a profound sense of freedom and expression.
Gounin's creative process begins with the formation of a diagram, laying the groundwork for the composition to come. With delicate brushes in hand, he improvises on freshly laid layers of paint, guided by his mood and intuition. His objective is to evoke an atmosphere of mystery, while remaining the primary spectator of his own creations.
Central to Gounin's artistic philosophy is the belief that slowness aligns harmoniously with an introspective and meditative approach. In each of his paintings, titles refrain from directly describing the depicted images. Instead, they function akin to poems, contributing to the overall poetic environment surrounding his work.
- Nationality: FRANCE
- Date of birth : 1952
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- Groups: Contemporary French Artists
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Added Aug 1, 2021
exposition Sommières
Salle Tibères- Sommières
Monday
23
August
2021
Saturday
28
August
2021
Bonjour
je vous invite à venir voir mes peintures du 23 au 28 août 2021, à Sommières en salle Tibère.
3 amis exposeront avec moi: Agnès Chartrette, Maryse Segarra et Guy Covelli
Votre présence sera la bienvenue
Added Sep 15, 2019
salon d'automne de Sannois
Sannois, France
Saturday
12
October
2019
Friday
20
September
2019
l'oeil qui écoute, huile sur toile , 27x22 cmJe vous invite au salon d'automne du petit format.
Ce salon, organisé par l'association des Beaux arts de Sannois, aura lieuau centre Cyrano place du général Leclerc 95110 Sannois
un élément de partage, huile sur toile 35x27 cm
ta déchirure singulière 27x22 cm, huile sur toile
le livre du Sabbat huile sur toile 24x33 cm
un pas vers l'amer, 27x19 cm huile sur toile
Added Jun 26, 2019
Exposition au Novotel d'Amiens
Amiens, France
Wednesday
26
June
2019
Saturday
27
July
2019
Pacte avec l'orage<iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fjean.ge.5%2Fposts%2F10218408237187749&width=500" width="500" height="567" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media">Avant la tombée du soir
Le chasseur de prismes
le Négatif et son ombre
Passage
Added Mar 12, 2019
salon Val de Viosne- Château de Grouchy-95 Osny
Osny, France
Saturday
16
March
2019
Sunday
31
March
2019
Added Mar 12, 2019
Rencontres d'artistes au bout du monde - 78- EPONE
Épône, France
Saturday
16
March
2019
Sunday
24
March
2019
Added Jan 29, 2019
Matière et Lumière
Friday
1
February
2019
Thursday
17
January
2019
Added Nov 11, 2018
40ème Salon des Arts à Montesson
78-Montesson
Saturday
24
November
2018
Sunday
2
December
2018
Invités d'honneur : Claire HAMANT, peintre
: ANGE, sulpteur sur bois
Added Nov 11, 2018
ARAMI : l'art contemporain en Val d'Oise
3 rue St Flaive 95120 Ermont
Saturday
24
November
2018
Sunday
2
December
2018
invités d'honneur :Hélène COCHEREAU, peintre numérique
Pascale PROFFIT, sulpteur
Muriel BAUMGARTNER, graveur
Added Nov 5, 2016
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Catharsis et têtes de ponts
Bonjour à toutes et tous
Voilà...
en ce moment je prépare un livre où mes tableaux illustrent des poèmes que j'ai écrits depuis environ dix ans
Reviews and comments
Un travail énigmatique qui ne laisse pas indifférent, mes sincères encouragements à vous pour votre travail.
Ces capacités vous n'allez pas cesser de les découvrir , c'est un peu comme une histoire sans fin où l'inconscient dialogue avec le conscient et je pense que vous vous dirigez dans la bonne direction .
J 'ADORE !!!!!FELICITATIONS.Garbel.
Félicitation à vous pour vos magnifiques peintures que J adore bonne continuation
Cher Jean, j'aime beaucoup votre présentation, vous faite une belle peinture pleine de mystères. C'est très joli. Bien cordialement. Catherine Gauvrit
Merci à vous. Amitiés artistiques
superbe ; composition et beau travail ,jolies couleurs , bravo
belle composition ,jolies couleurs
Very impressive work!!! Splendid!!!
Le titre, à lui tout seul , est révélateur !
Votre surréalisme est toujours symbolique …! Merci à vous !
Très original pour un ange …! Merci à vous .
Vous savez extraire des émotions, les sculpter …… ! C'est du grand art ! Merci pour vos choix, j'apprécie .
J'apprécie vos titres et votre cheminement artistique !
Majestueux et poétique...
Vos créations sont époustouflantes, bravo !
Un travail impressionnant, vos réalisations sont superbes !
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