The Moment when the Canvas Comes to Life
- Leeza Arkhangelskaya
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Interview with painter Hervé Lenouvel
Renowned French artist, Hervé Lenouvel, proclaims that contemporary artists play an important role, not only in the life span of the current generation, but throughout history. Artists reflect the spirit of our times, provoke thought and emotion, and inspire creativity. They create links between times and cultures. Their work is not limited to decorating the world; it helps us to understand the world better.
East West Fine Art, a leading gallery in Naples for over 25 years, is honored to present Hervé’s paintings. The gallery’s owner, Leeza Arkhangelskaya (LA), talks to Hervé (HL) about his art.
LA: What are your short and long-term goals for your art?
HL: I just want to keep painting and remain sincere in my expression. My wish is that my works continue to touch people, that they find their place in the lives of others, and that they continue to convey emotions.
LA: How did you develop your signature palette-knife style?
HL: It happened gradually. At first, I experimented with different techniques: watercolor, pastel, oil with a brush, then oil with a knife. I loved the freedom and energy it brought to the gesture, the texture of the material, and little by little, using the tool became instinctive.
LA: What inspired this new coastal collection?
HL: I live very close to the coast, where you can admire vast expanses of sea. The changing light, the wind, the ever-shifting colors, and the boundary between sky and sea inspire me deeply. I wanted to capture this energy and serenity in my paintings.
LA: How do you stay inspired and keep your artwork fresh?
HL: Inspiration is everywhere, you just have to stay alert and observe your surroundings, give way to curiosity, nature, water, lights, the sky, anything can inspire the desire to paint. As for my recent paintings, I can let them go quickly because what fascinates me above all else is the act of painting, the moment when the canvas comes to life. Once the work is finished, my mind is already turning to the next one.
See Hervé’s new coastal collection at East West Fine Art in the
Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt
2359 Vanderbilt Beach Rd • #410, Naples, FL 34109
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