To discover the works of the best ceramists, go to a good art gallery. Many well-known contemporary painters are involved in the art of ceramics, which is a particular artistic discipline. These talents exhibit throughout France, Europe and the United States.
An artist of great talent
Today,
Pierre Boncompain's artistic work is renowned in France, but also abroad. To discover the work of this master of contemporary painting and renowned ceramist, all you have to do is visit a good art gallery. Pierre Boncompain was born in Valence on 17 May 1938 into a literate family. Very early on, he began to paint alongside his other passions, literature and poetry. In 1914, he published "Le catalogue raisonné des pastels et peintures à l'huile" under the aegis of Dominique Vergnon, a well-known art historian. From painting, it was only a short step to ceramics, and so he began to create pieces that were a great success from their first presentation.
Various forms of work
Pierre Boncompain's parents encouraged him to paint from an early age and to pursue the artistic path for which he seemed predestined. In the early 1950s, he moved to Paris and graduated first from the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs. The writer Colette became his wife, model and muse. He divided his life between his Paris studio and Provence, which was very dear to his heart. The artist is an heir to the colourist tradition and the charms of Provence flow through all his artistic work. His favourite themes are simple: still lifes, landscapes and nude paintings. His work as a ceramist is rich in lines, expressiveness and flat surfaces.
Boncompain ceramist
Pierre Boncompain's work can be seen in all good galleries. He is also one of the best ceramists of his time, which is why an exhibition dedicated to this art is not to be missed. You can admire vases, figurines and various ceramic creations. Pierre Boncompain is one of the best ceramic artists of his time. The art of ceramics takes many forms: vases, decorative objects, mythological animals, characters, etc. The artist's work is remarkable and he has shown fabulous creativity.