Pierre Bonnefille

Biography

Pierre Bonnefille is a French abstract painter and designer renowned for his unique and poetic aesthetic. Recognized as a “Maître d’art” by the French Ministry of Culture—a prestigious title honoring his exceptional artistic expertise—Bonnefille’s work is deeply intertwined with the interplay of materials, colors, and light.

 

Bonnefille crafts his own materials, tools, and textures using natural compounds such as minerals, metals, sediments, marble, pigments, and various powders. His creative process is rooted in a profound attention to detail, drawing inspiration from his travels and the emotional resonance found in the subtleties of the natural world. Reflections, delicate color nuances, and harmonious compositions come to life in his polychromatic canvases, creating the illusion of gentle movement that shifts with the play of light.

 

Bonnefille’s work is also influenced by the architectural forms and atmospheres of cities like Venice, Pompeii, and Kyoto, which often inform his series and creations. With his mastery of technique and design, he seamlessly bridges the realms of contemporary art and interior design, undertaking ambitious large-scale projects.

 

Notable examples of his immersive and sensory creations include the Meditation Room and the renovation of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, an institutional building in Paris. Bonnefille’s holistic approach to art and design continues to shape environments that inspire reflection and evoke profound emotional connections.

Works
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 160, 2021
    Bronze Painting 160, 2021
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 172, 2022
    Bronze Painting 172, 2022
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 169, 2022
    Bronze Painting 169, 2022
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 203, 2023
    Bronze Painting 203, 2023
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 208, 2024
    Bronze Painting 208, 2024
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Furoshiki Bronze 84, 2023
    Furoshiki Bronze 84, 2023
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Furoshiki Bronze 86, 2023
    Furoshiki Bronze 86, 2023
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 212, 2024
    Bronze Painting 212, 2024
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 130, 2019
    Bronze Painting 130, 2019
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 133, 2019
    Bronze Painting 133, 2019
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 135, 2019
    Bronze Painting 135, 2019
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 137, 2019
    Bronze Painting 137, 2019
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 139, 2019
    Bronze Painting 139, 2019
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 141, 2019
    Bronze Painting 141, 2019
  • Pierre Bonnefille, Bronze Painting 230, 2024
    Bronze Painting 230, 2024
Exhibitions
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