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Francois Fressinier
Light Up the World I

2022

$12,850
£9,740.79
€11,360.37
CA$18,443.28
A$18,594.39
CHF 10,587.87
MX$226,022.61
NOK 124,984.75
SEK 124,625.94
DKK 84,917.46

About the Item

Light Up the World I is an oil and mixed media painting on canvas, framed in a contemporary, white frame. Signed ‘FRESSINIER’ lower left, 35 x 35 inches canvas size and 38.5 x 38.5 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:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)Width: 38.5 in (97.79 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Greenwich, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ORFRE2022081stDibs: LU2664217278062

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