Francois Aubrun
French
In profound solitude, François Aubrun dedicated six decades of ceaseless painting until his passing in 2009. His artistic sanctuary, nestled in the church of Saint-Joseph at Tholonet, offered a vantage point overlooking Mont Sainte-Victoire, adjacent to Cézanne's studio. Aubrun's canvas became a medium for expressing the ineffable, capturing the ethereal transparency of morning mist and the transformative dance of light and sky throughout the day.
Born on the 29th of September, 1934, in Boulogne-Billancourt, François Aubrun commenced his artistic journey at the Section d'Or of the Academy of Paris under Jean Souverbie's guidance. He further honed his skills at the Beaux-Arts, delving into monumental art and lithography. The year 1956 marked his inaugural exhibition in Paris, unveiling the beginning of a prolific artistic career.
A pivotal moment came in 1960 when Aubrun and his wife Martine settled on the Saint Joseph estate in Tholonet, fostering an enduring connection with Mont Sainte-Victoire. This iconic backdrop fueled his exploration of the natural world, seeking the essence of the sky's liquidity, epitomized by the Seine, mists on Mont Sainte-Victoire, and the feminine element.
François Aubrun's journey extended beyond his canvas, encompassing roles as a devoted husband and father of six daughters. In 2007, he received the prestigious title of Citizen of Honour from the city of Aix-en-Provence. Aubrun's commitment to artistic education saw him teaching at Luminy, the University of Marseille, and later at the National School of Decorative Arts in Nice. His leadership extended to serving as the Director of the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulon from 1974 to 1980 and as a tenured professor at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris until 1992.
Throughout his life, Aubrun's artistic spirit knew no bounds, capturing landscapes and moments in Greece, Egypt, and the Bay of the Somme. His exhibitions resonated globally, gracing galleries in the United States, Canada, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain.
On the 5th of February, 2009, François Aubrun bid farewell to the world in Paris, leaving behind a legacy of art that transcends time, echoing the profound connection between nature, light, and the silent language of his brushstrokes.
Born on the 29th of September, 1934, in Boulogne-Billancourt, François Aubrun commenced his artistic journey at the Section d'Or of the Academy of Paris under Jean Souverbie's guidance. He further honed his skills at the Beaux-Arts, delving into monumental art and lithography. The year 1956 marked his inaugural exhibition in Paris, unveiling the beginning of a prolific artistic career.
A pivotal moment came in 1960 when Aubrun and his wife Martine settled on the Saint Joseph estate in Tholonet, fostering an enduring connection with Mont Sainte-Victoire. This iconic backdrop fueled his exploration of the natural world, seeking the essence of the sky's liquidity, epitomized by the Seine, mists on Mont Sainte-Victoire, and the feminine element.
François Aubrun's journey extended beyond his canvas, encompassing roles as a devoted husband and father of six daughters. In 2007, he received the prestigious title of Citizen of Honour from the city of Aix-en-Provence. Aubrun's commitment to artistic education saw him teaching at Luminy, the University of Marseille, and later at the National School of Decorative Arts in Nice. His leadership extended to serving as the Director of the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulon from 1974 to 1980 and as a tenured professor at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris until 1992.
Throughout his life, Aubrun's artistic spirit knew no bounds, capturing landscapes and moments in Greece, Egypt, and the Bay of the Somme. His exhibitions resonated globally, gracing galleries in the United States, Canada, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, and Spain.
On the 5th of February, 2009, François Aubrun bid farewell to the world in Paris, leaving behind a legacy of art that transcends time, echoing the profound connection between nature, light, and the silent language of his brushstrokes.
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