Ortaire de Coupigny is a contemporary French artist born in 1975.
He developed an early passion for sculpture and painting.
After studying at Fine art schools in Normandy from 1991 to 1995, he further honed his skills at the Ateliers d'art de la ville de Paris up to 2003, where he also attended the Stained Glass Art school of Paris, adding yet another dimension to his repertoire.
Throughout his career Ortaire de Coupigny has held numerous exhibitions in art galleries throughout Europe. His artistic works are permanently exhibited in galleries with whom he has been collaborating for years in Netherland, England, Spain, Switzerland, now Singapore, and soon Australia.
A significant milestone was reached in 2008 when his artwork was exhibited at the prestigious Summer Exhibition of the Royal Academy of Art in London.
He also showcased his artwork in a solo exhibition at the Pension Gloanec in Pont-Aven, a location in French Brittany famously associated with Paul Gauguin.
In 2023, Ortaire's art was featured at various prestigious Art Fairs around the world, as it will be in 2024. His creations were on show in the Art Fairs of Bruxelles, Stockolm, Hong Kong, New York, Scope Miami Beach, London Battersea, London Hampstead & Spectrum Miami. This extensive display of his artwork at prominent international events is a testament to the growing recognition for his unique and captivating artistic style.
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Patchwork of sardine's can on a wall.
Pigments and sculpted sardines at the studio's background.
Sardines and Tuna cans in the artist's studio.
Patchwork of sardine's can on a wall.
Painting, sculpting, engraving...
Transparency
In the video next to (with English subtitles), Ortaire de Coupigny explains his unique technique that combines elements of sculpture, painting, and engraving. His technique, developed over the years, was initially influenced by his early training in stained glass, with transparency being one of the central themes in his artistic work.
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This focus on transparency is also a prominent theme in his work with sardine cans and his engravings. Another evident theme is the representation of animals, and his humour often conceals a reflection on how to portray the place of animals in our modern society. Additionally, his artistic technique engages in the longstanding debate between sculpture and painting that has evolved since the invention of photography.
