Van'Ess
I was born in Annecy in 1974 and consider myself selt-taught in drawing.
From 1992 to 1994 I studied art, life drawing, painting, photography and interior design both at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Annecy and privately. I went on to study an MA in Art History at Grenoble, graduating in 1999.
I then taught art at college and high school for a brief time before relocating to London in 2001, aiming to develop my art and at the same time improve my English skills.
In 2005 I attended the London College of Communication, graduating in 2007 with an FdA in Visual Display & Design. For the next five years, I worked on a variety of art projects in London / the UK, including designs for window displays, events and exhibitions, design and production of theatre sets, and completing a number of murals and canvases for private and public commissions.
At the same time I participated in group exhibitions as well as a solo exhibition at the Paul McPherson Gallery, in 2009. My work continued to develop, and in 2012, I was contacted by the BBC with a view to making a short documentary about my work. Whilst this was an exciting prospect, it conflicted with my long-standing dream of returning to France to open my own art studio. After much deliberation, I decided to decline their kind offer and return home as planned.
In September 2014, my dream finally came true. I opened my studio, and here I am, looking forward to sharing my passion with all of you!
