This 80 m2 painting by the famous artist Guillaume Bottazzi is in the heart of the historical district.
After a month of work in full view of the inhabitants of Martigues, Guillaume Bottazzi, French artist, unveils his work in the heart of the Ile district.
It is on an 82 m² wall that the painter offers a free interpretation of a fresco 10 meters high by 8 meters wide (2018). A monumental and poetic painting, part of the martégal heritage and inspired by the maritime history of Martigues. A shades of blue that evoke Martigues, a fishing town.
His signature ? The curves. These large color curves are said to reduce anxiety. The artist wanted to start with the idea of a form that awakens, referring to the comings and goings on the canal. Then, everyone is free to interpret it according to their sensitivity. Located on a facade in the Ile district, near the entrance to the port, this work is a real lighthouse which indicates the course to boats coming from the Mediterranean.
The artist uses a 16th century oil on canvas technique. A superimposition of layers of paint using the glazing technique which allows the colors to be sublimated by playing on the transparencies.
Guillaume Bottazzi also produced the largest painting in Japan. A permanent work of 900 m², a jewel of contemporary art on the island of Hokkaido. The artist also produced a work in Paris (La Défense) of 216 m² and a work in Brussels (Place Jourdan) of 112 m². The artist from Lyon has signed more than 65 projects in the public space, chaining gigantic murals in urban areas.
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It is on an 82 m² wall that the painter offers a free interpretation of a fresco 10 meters high by 8 meters wide (2018). A monumental and poetic painting, part of the martégal heritage and inspired by the maritime history of Martigues. A shades of blue that evoke Martigues, a fishing town.
His signature ? The curves. These large color curves are said to reduce anxiety. The artist wanted to start with the idea of a form that awakens, referring to the comings and goings on the canal. Then, everyone is free to interpret it according to their sensitivity. Located on a facade in the Ile district, near the entrance to the port, this work is a real lighthouse which indicates the course to boats coming from the Mediterranean.
The artist uses a 16th century oil on canvas technique. A superimposition of layers of paint using the glazing technique which allows the colors to be sublimated by playing on the transparencies.
Guillaume Bottazzi also produced the largest painting in Japan. A permanent work of 900 m², a jewel of contemporary art on the island of Hokkaido. The artist also produced a work in Paris (La Défense) of 216 m² and a work in Brussels (Place Jourdan) of 112 m². The artist from Lyon has signed more than 65 projects in the public space, chaining gigantic murals in urban areas.
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Rates
Rates
Free access.
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Location
Location
Contact Peinture monumentale de Guillaume Bottazzi
Environment
Environment
- On an island
- Waterside
- Town location
- Pier within 500 m
- In the historic centre
- In centre of town
- Close to a public transportation
- Bus stop < 500 m
