Christian WEPPE aka CHRIS (b. 1955) - Lot 213

Christian WEPPE aka CHRIS (b. 1955) Small village square in Provence Oil on canvas signed lower left, drawn and countersigned on the back 100 x 100 cm Christian Weppe, known by his artist's name "Chris", is a self-taught painter from the from the Hauts-de-France region. He discovered his passion for painting at an early age, and began at the age of 10. His style, both atypical and eclectic, is distinguished by a strong artistic sensibility and a variety of themes. His artistic universe is deeply influenced by Rembrandt and Vermeer, whom he discovered during a trip to Amsterdam. This influence is apparent in the composition and treatment of many of his works. Chris gained recognition when he was awarded the 1st Grand Prix of the Fondation Fondation Besserat de Bellefon in Reims, marking the start of a succession of awards. awards. Finally, in 2016, he received the Prix Européen de la Francophonie Léopold Sédar Senghor, awarded by the Cénacle Européen de Paris. Chris' work has also been exhibited in a number of prestigious venues, including the Palais Rihour in Lille, the Palais d'Europe and La Concorde in Paris testifying to the scope of his artistic work.