Jean-Claude Picard Abstract

Jean-Claude Picard, born on March 23, 1945, is a renowned artist who captivates audiences with his colorful and abstract paintings. After training as a graphic artist and designer in Basel, travels and study visits took him to the South of France and Catalonia, where he perfected his painting techniques at various art schools. The unique atmosphere and light of the South fascinated him so much that he settled in Catalonia in 1978. Picard prefers abstract themes, which he depicts in luminous, colorful images. His works are based on real motifs, which he transforms into imaginative color compositions. By breaking down the motifs into small, bright areas of color, he sensually expresses the elemental forces of nature. Inspired by Paul Klee, Picard creates fields and meadows from colorful stripes, while trees and houses are depicted in schematic structures. In some of his works, representational elements dissolve completely into atmospheric color perceptions, creating lush, atmospheric landscapes in subtle, harmonious nuances. With his exceptional talent for capturing light in luminous colors on canvas, Picard masterfully succeeds in capturing the atmosphere of summer twilight. Since 1963, his works have been successfully presented in exhibitions in Colmar, Heidelberg, Nuremberg, and Strasbourg, and are sought-after collector's items due to their expressive color harmonies.