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ARTIST - GALERIE NEEL CHOURLET

CHRISTIAN
NEEL

PAINTER & SCULPTOR

‘Art is not a concept; it is, above all, linked to the pursuit of beauty.’

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i-CAC rating: estimated median value 15F — 4,390 EUR

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THE ARTIST

BIOGRAPHY

Christian Neel painting in his studio

INTERVIEW

Interview with Christian Neel

Could you please introduce yourself?

My name is Christian Neel; I am a painter. I am 66 years old. I have a passion for drawing and painting, and I studied at the École des Arts Décoratifs in Nice.

PAST EXHIBITIONS

1979

Decorative Arts - NICE

1981

19th International Painting Festival – CANNES

1982

Exhibition for the Vallauris Biennale - VALLAURIS

1983

Exhibition with the Grasse Artists’ Association – PEYMEINADE

Exhibition at the Escoffié Foundation – VILLENEUVE-LOUBET

1984

Castel Galerie Exhibition for the Nice Carnival – VENCE

1985

Castel Galerie Exhibition for ‘Christmas in Provence’ – VENCE

1986

Exhibition with the Artists’ Association – GRASSE

1987

Exhibition at the Hôtel Montfleury – CANNES

Exhibition at Galerie Ao – ANTIBES

Exhibition at Art Jonction International – NICE

Exhibition at Galerie Celadon – NEW YORK SOHO

1988

Salon des Indépendants exhibition at the Grand Palais – PARIS

Exhibition at Galerie Tropic Art – VALLAURIS

1989

Exhibition at Galerie Pictural – MONACO

Exhibition at Hôpital l'Archet – NICE

Exhibition at Hôtel Alizéa – ST MARTIN – CARIBBEAN

Exhibition at Galerie Monte-Carlo – ST MARTIN – CARIBBEAN

1990

Exhibition: ‘The Sea and Boats’ at Galerie Pictural – MONACO

A painting was sold at auction at Drouot in Paris, with the proceeds going to a charity in Romania.

Exhibition at Galerie le Biblion – TOULOUSE

Biography of Christian Neel

Christian Neel: An Artist Between Dream and Reality

Born in Cannes on 15 August 1960, Christian Neel is a contemporary French painter who has made a name for himself through his unique style, blending lyrical abstraction with figurative influences. From a very young age, art was a natural part of his life: at the age of 7, he began drawing, and at 12, he received his first easel, a memorable gift from his father.

His promising talent was quickly spotted by his art teacher, Mr Berton, who encouraged him to nurture his passion for painting. This impetus led him to the École des Arts Décoratifs in Nice, where he honed his technique whilst nurturing his desire to break free from the classical conventions of painting. Very quickly, Christian Neel forged his own artistic language, halfway between reality and the imagination.

A Signature Inspired by the Côte d’Azur

Deeply influenced by the light and vibrant colours of the Côte d’Azur, the artist draws on his subconscious to capture inner visions, memorable encounters and fragments of life on his canvases. His painting, described as lyrical abstraction, is characterised by a harmonious combination of shapes and colours, where dreams interact with reality.

Original painting by Christian Neel, lyrical abstraction
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WORKS

A portrait of Christian Neel, a French painter specialising in lyrical abstraction

ORIGINAL SCULPTURES

THE ORIGINAL SCULPTURES BY Christian Neel

Discover Christian Neel’s latest sculptures here

Neel’s hearts are original and unique sculptures.

The hearts are painted on both sides, with each side designed differently. The artist thus invites you to discover a different world across multiple dimensions.

NEEL’S SCULPTURES

A detail from a work by Christian Neel, illustrating his dreamlike style

THE ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY Christian Neel

ORIGINAL WORKS BY THE ARTIST Christian Neel

Memories of a past life, a journey through a dreamlike world.

 

Christian Neel opens a door to a dreamlike world, steeped in poetry and mystery. Drawing on his subconscious, the artist transforms memories from his life into a dance of vibrant colours, fluid movements and fascinating shapes.

‘Love… an inexhaustible source of inspiration. I invite you to come and discover my ‘little hearts’ – round and sensual in form, with poetic brushstrokes, faces and sketched swirls…’

christian neel

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

CHRISTIAN NEEL CATALOGUE

Je t'aime en couleur

22,5 x 22,5cm
Huile sur résine recto, verso sur plexiglas

Un coeur pour toi

22,5 x 22,5cm
Huile sur résine recto, verso sur plexiglas

Villégiature Océane

73 x 60 cm
Huile sur toile originale

Kaléidoscope au féminin

73 x 60 cm
Huile sur toile originale

Concerto pour une nuit d’été

130 x 97 cm
Huile sur toile originale

Paradis bleu

22,5 x 22,5cm
Huile sur résine recto, verso sur plexiglas

Villégiature Océane

73 x 60 cm
Huile sur toile originale

Kaléidoscope au féminin

73 x 60 cm
Huile sur toile originale

Concerto pour une nuit d’été

130 x 97 cm
Huile sur toile originale

Signature of the painter Christian Neel
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