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In the deep Indian jungle imagined by Kipling and Loti, we bump into a fantasy scene. Down in the centre, a nymph rides a tricolored horse in a blue stream, she waves at another nymph perched above in a black tree. On the main bank of the river, one can see a couple of wild animals under a big banyan tree - a black panther, a blue bear, some birds and snakes, whilst other nymphs take part in the picture. The whole atmosphere is sheer fantasy in shining colours, inspired by some of my travels in the real Indian jungle. This painting, part of my Indian jungle series is done in my own spontaneous style, in oil this time. Although one can see some influence of my favorite masters, here Gauguin and le Douanier Rousseau.
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Michel Testard, born in Tokyo (Japan) into a French artistic family, has been living in rich travel and cultural immersion in Europe, Africa and India. His art vividly captures a large range of themes from realistic landscapes, urban or rural scenes, portraits and interiors. Michel also ventures into fantasy with his dreamlike "room with a view" series from Goa, Kipling inspired jungles, weird and funny yogis, Indian musicians or cartoons of maharajas. His work, influenced by Masters like Matisse, Gauguin and Amrita Sher-Gill, is full of imagination, vibrant colors and spontaneity. Michel’s originality lies in his blend of East and West, reality and fantasy, past and present, creating a body of work that reflects his dedication to cultural exploration and the beauty of seeing the world through a wandering, reflective lens.
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- Date of birth : 1950
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- Groups: Contemporary French Artists
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