B Zuena Deblevid

Trained in the elegance and rigor of the world of Haute Couture, Bernadette Zuena Deblevid retained the magic of colors and forms. A stylist by trade, she collaborated for twenty years with leading designers, immersing herself in their respective worlds, which are generally imbued with great creativity, a unique style, and an extraordinary personality. Working in the fashion, photography, and film industries, she created jewelry and accessory collections for fashion shows, films, and photo shoots.
Throughout this period, she learned to immerse herself in art, history, literature, music, and all sources of inspiration, retaining only a vision, a sketch that would become the starting point for new creations. A creative alchemy that begins with reality, transforming and sublimating it by infusing it with her inner world and her feelings of the moment. Zuena Deblevid has maintained this approach in creating her paintings. In his work, everything is a matter of inspiration. It is the eye that first grasps the motif, then sensitivity records the light of the moment, retaining only an emotion. This becomes the inherent artistic driving force behind all his creations. Like the Fauves, the artist freely transcribes the landscapes of the South of France. The drawing is simplified and can abstract itself from conventional lines and forms. Yet it maintains a connection to reality. The landscape is not entirely erased; it shines through, becoming the support for a dreamlike world.
The colors do not necessarily correspond to reality. They are sometimes pushed to their maximum intensity and can freely contrast with one another. The brushstrokes are lively and bold. The chromatic palette is vibrant. Pure hues are applied in patches or flat areas. Everything is a matter of harmony, of atmosphere, so that the light can blaze forth in colorful sparks. This freedom of expression and the choice of these arbitrary colors, which transform reality to offer us a new representation, define the work of Zuena Deblevid. An instinctive painting that transports us into a modern universe of joy and luminosity.