Stéphanie Meillur is a french artist who utilizes a range of media to produce paintings, photographs, and sketches. Her work focuses on the concept of time and its influence on the surroundings, investigating how our perspective and understanding of reality shift based on factors such as the time of day, weather, mental state, and emotional mood.
Her creations are motivated by a wish to contemplate the factors that shape our lives and what is genuinely important. Central themes in her work involve examining the environment and the interactions between the various realms around us.
Stéphanie Meilleur
Fleurs fanées
50×70 cm
Sold
Stéphanie Meilleur
Ville la nuit
100×100 cm
€ 1300
“Ville la nuit” is the first landscape in the “Cities” series, depicting a city emerging from the fog, coming to life after a long night. The work’s starting point is an empty space shrouded in fog, which slowly dissipates and is filled by the dark rooftops of buildings. In the foreground, we see several red objects, as if emerging from the sea, allowing the artist to further focus the viewer on the morning fog and the surrounding silence.
This is where the artist focuses her attention: between nature and technology, between contemplation and the hustle and bustle of everyday life, between reflection and rush. In this way, the fog, with its quiet, conscious calm, becomes a symbol of survival, adaptation, and development in an environment undergoing constant change. The artist herself does not interfere with this contrasting world, deliberately focusing solely on its contemplation.
Stéphanie Meillur’s ‘Fleurs fanées’ encapsulates her signature style, where the exploration of time and perception intertwines with the delicate beauty of wilted flowers. This artwork invites viewers to reflect on the transient nature of life and the subtle changes in our surroundings. Through her thoughtful composition, Meillur emphasizes how the perception of decay can evoke profound emotions and insights.
The piece serves as a poignant reminder of what truly matters in the cycle of existence, marking a significant addition to her exploration of the interplay between environment and emotion.
Stéphanie Meilleur
France, 1976
Commenting on her works, Stéphanie Meillur writes that reflection and contemplation are intended to achieve greater insight into our lives. Consequently, this can influence our future choices and, in doing so, help us regain balance in life, creating a space where movement and stillness live together in a harmonious symbiosis.
Curated by
