François Giovangigli: Contemporary Painting, Sculpture and Visual Art

François Giovangigli is a distinguished French contemporary artist and sculptor who operates from his studio in Aix-en-Provence. Having trained at the prestigious Beaux-Arts de Paris, his artistic practice is characterized by a deep engagement with materiality, frequently working with what he describes as 'matière colorée.' François Giovangigli utilizes a diverse range of mediums including painting, sculpture, and photography, often incorporating unconventional materials such as slate (ardoise) and mixed media on canvas to create high-relief textures and complex surfaces. His body of work is organized into several significant thematic cycles that explore existential and physical transformations. Notable collections within his portfolio include Trous Noirs (Black Holes), Virus et Mutations, Sacrés Coeurs (Sacred Hearts), and Pelle e Carne (Skin and Flesh). François Giovangigli often employs primary pigments and dark, mysterious tones to create works that bridge the gap between abstraction and figurative suggestion. Known also as 'le peintre cuisinier' for his unique approach to preparing and combining materials, his art has been exhibited in various settings, from intimate galleries to large-scale public installations. His aesthetic approach is rooted in New Expressionism, emphasizing the tactile quality of his subjects. By focusing on the 'space of painting,' François Giovangigli creates a compelling visual language that invites viewers to contemplate the fundamental relationships between life, death, and the material world.