Justine Formentelli
 Justine
was born in Paris and grew up in France, on the islands
of Martinique, Reunion and in Morocco where she was
deeply influenced as an artist. Her work reflects
dreamlike qualities of the intense colour-palette
of European North Africa, its intricate calligraphy
and mosaic of ancient symbolism and patterns. Whether
figurative or abstract, her paintings inhabit a certain
place and tell a personal story - a feast of imagination
and emotion.
Her
work therefore bonds itself to a wide and enthusiastic
audience. After graduating at the top of her class
at the Atlanta College of Arts she worked as an illustrator
for Harper's Bazaar in New York City as well as producing
illustrations for the Daily News and New York Times.
She moved to San Francisco where through several galleries
and
 exhibitions she gained wide recognition as one
of the most exciting young painters there.
Subsequently after a year long world tour throughout Asia,
South America, Australia and New Zealand she exhibited her
works from these travels at sell-out shows in San Francisco
and throughout USA and Europe. Justine is now living with
her husband and two sons in Switzerland where she is currently
exhibiting her work.
For Justine's current work please click
here
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