Stella de Belligny

Stella de Belligny, visual artist, is a key figure in contemporary lyrical abstraction. Born in the Bordeaux region, she spent part of her childhood in the Médoc, where she was lulled by the smells of oil paint from her father, also a painter. This early connection with art deeply influenced her, but it was with Jean Michel Charpentier, painter and arts teacher, that she truly formed her outlook and refined her technique.

Artistic Approach and Techniques: Stella de Belligny explores a wide range of mediums, including acrylic, watercolor, ink, collage, and mixed techniques on varied supports such as canvas and paper. Her artistic approach is an incessant quest for new sensations, which she pursues through the search for new techniques and new lights. Abstract painting lends itself wonderfully to this approach.
For her, art is an interior, personal path, but one that is intended to meet the viewer. She firmly believes in the exchange of energy that a work of art provokes, and her paintings are invitations to introspective exploration.

Stella is defined by an intuitive approach to the creative process, where letting go and instinctive gestures play a central role. She feels close to chaos theorists and believes that the beauty of the world lies in the delicate balance between chaos and order. His painting, often marked by nervous or light lines, erasures, and transparencies, creates illusions which allow the viewer to project their own perceptions and emotions onto the work.

Themes and Inspirations: The works of Stella de Belligny express a fusional relationship with nature and its environment. They vibrate to the rhythm of natural elements, capturing the movement, vibrations and sensations of life itself. His abstract compositions oscillate between order and disorder, light and darkness, calm and dynamism. She is deeply inspired by landscapes and natural phenomena, which she translates into an abstract and poetic visual language.

The artist has also integrated an environmental dimension into his work. His series “Gaéa”, for example, is a reflection on the destructive impact of human activity on Mother Earth. By using textures and patterns that evoke the wounded earth, Stella manages to raise awareness of the fragility and beauty of our ecosystem.

Exhibitions and recognition: Stella de Belligny has exhibited her works in many prestigious galleries, notably at the Galerie du Passage in Latresne, at the Concept Store Gallery in La Baule, and at the Galerie Sonia Monti in Paris. His work has also been presented in group exhibitions in France and internationally, including London and other European cities.

Commitment to Art Therapy and Awareness: In addition to her artistic activity, Stella de Belligny is actively engaged in workshops to raise awareness of painting and mixed media. A graduate of the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Poitiers, she offers art therapy sessions, allowing participants to discover the transformative potential of art on oneself and one's environment. This approach includes themes such as letting go, personal transformation, and the exploration of affects and actions.

Stella de Belligny, with her ability to marry technique and intuition, continues to captivate and inspire with her deeply introspective and visually striking works. She remains an artist constantly searching for new ways to connect with herself, with others, and with the natural world around her. His works are not only artistic expressions, but also invitations to deeper reflection on our relationship with nature and on our own humanity.