Julien AIRAULT

Julien Airault is a self-taught French painter and sculptor born in 1979. Initially, focused on watercolor painting, drawn to its lightness and technical challenges, his early work in this medium led to successful exhibitions in an expressionist style at a portrait gallery.

He later transitioned to abstract painting, drawing inspiration from the Chinese art scene of the second half of the twentieth century. He was particularly influenced by post-war painting and the lyrical abstraction movement, and he looked up to renowned artists such as Zao Wou-ki and Chu Teh Chun.

Airault's work gained immediate recognition. His paintings convey a powerful emotional landscape. He creates a unique atmosphere in which elements of sweetness and nervousness, tranquility and chaos, as well as dreams and journeys coexist, deeply engaging the viewer.

His art has attracted the attention of collectors, including those who appreciate the works of leading lyrical abstraction masters. In October 2021, his first monograph, titled "Une abstraction atmosphérique," was released, featuring nearly 200 pages documenting his career.