Offset lithograph with screen printed elements, Somerset 410 gsm paper with torn edge
The Swimmer by Claire Tabouret, created in 2019, is a limited edition mixed media print that combines offset lithography with screen-printed elements on Somerset 410 gsm paper, featuring a torn edge. The artwork measures 62 x 43 cm and portrays a contemplative figure, seated near water, with a vivid use of color that blends earthy tones with vibrant blues and pinks. The swimmer's expression is introspective, and the rough texture of the print technique adds depth and movement to the composition. Tabouret’s characteristic style of exploring identity and human presence is evident, inviting the viewer to engage with the emotional and atmospheric quality of the piece, as if capturing a fleeting moment of introspection.
Claire Tabouret (France, 1981) is a contemporary artist based in Los Angeles, renowned for her evocative figurative paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Her work often explores themes of identity, childhood, and the passage of time, employing loose, expressive brushstrokes and a broad palette that mimics both artificial and natural hues. Tabouret's art has been exhibited internationally, including at the Yuz Museum in Shanghai and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami.
Mixed MediaMixed media refers to artwork that incorporates more than one medium within a single piece. Unlike multimedia art, which combines distinct forms of visual art and often includes elements like sound, video, or digital media, mixed media focuses on combining traditional art materials, such as paint, ink, and collage. Mixed media art allows artists to achieve a wide range of effects and textures by layering and blending different materials.
Offset lithograph with screen printed elements, Somerset 410 gsm paper with torn edge
The Swimmer by Claire Tabouret, created in 2019, is a limited edition mixed media print that combines offset lithography with screen-printed elements on Somerset 410 gsm paper, featuring a torn edge. The artwork measures 62 x 43 cm and portrays a contemplative figure, seated near water, with a vivid use of color that blends earthy tones with vibrant blues and pinks. The swimmer's expression is introspective, and the rough texture of the print technique adds depth and movement to the composition. Tabouret’s characteristic style of exploring identity and human presence is evident, inviting the viewer to engage with the emotional and atmospheric quality of the piece, as if capturing a fleeting moment of introspection.
Claire Tabouret (France, 1981) is a contemporary artist based in Los Angeles, renowned for her evocative figurative paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Her work often explores themes of identity, childhood, and the passage of time, employing loose, expressive brushstrokes and a broad palette that mimics both artificial and natural hues. Tabouret's art has been exhibited internationally, including at the Yuz Museum in Shanghai and the Institute of Contemporary Art in Miami.
For me, landscapes were about memory, how a place can hold a memory of an event.
- Claire Tabouret
Claire Tabouret (b. 1981, France) is a French painter known for her deeply evocative portraits and group scenes. Her work captures the complexities of human relationships and emotions, often depicting figures in a state of transition or tension. Tabouret employs a muted color palette and thick, expressive brushstrokes that lend her paintings a haunting quality. Influenced by figurative painting traditions, she blends contemporary themes with classical techniques. Her subjects, often depicted in isolation or within tightly knit groups, explore themes of identity, vulnerability, and the passage of time. Tabouret's work has been exhibited internationally, cementing her reputation as a significant voice in modern painting. (Artist website)
Sometimes known as Figurativism, figurative art refers to sculptures and paintings that are clearly or specifically derived from real objects, making them representational. The term figurative art is often used in contrast to abstract art. However, since the emergence of abstract art, figurative art has come to describe any form of modern art that has strong references to the real world or actual situations.