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Almine Rech

Paul de Flers

Paul de Flers is known for his paintings which present tropical landscapes through opaque textures, created by his technique of pure pigment on linen canvas. After completing his studies in Public Law and History of Art in Paris, Paul de Flers dedicated himself solely to painting. In scenes of bathers in subdued aquamarine environments, and animals caught wrestling at night in dim forest clearings, de Flers reinvents subjects found in the work of French masters such as Paul Cézanne and Paul Gauguin. Inspired by his experiences in rural Italy and Brazil, de Flers’ imagery is saturated and feels intensely humid. As well, it recalls the colour saturation, shadows and glare of these places. 

Selected artworks

  • Paul de Flers,                                      Untitled, 2022-2023

    Paul de Flers Untitled, 2022-2023

    Oil and pigments on linen canvas

    92 x 115 cm
    36 x 45 1/2 in

  • Paul de Flers,                                      Untitled, 2022-2023

    Paul de Flers Untitled, 2022-2023

    Oil and pigments on linen canvas

    115 x 92 cm
    45 1/2 x 36 in

  • Paul de Flers,                                      Untitled, 2022-2023

    Paul de Flers Untitled, 2022-2023

    Oil and pigments on linen canvas

    140 x 108 cm
    55 x 42 1/2 in

  • Paul de Flers,                                      Untitled, 2022

    Paul de Flers Untitled, 2022

    Oil and pigments on linen canvas

    150 x 110 cm
    59 1/2 x 43 1/2 in

  • Paul de Flers,                                      There's a Storm Coming, 2021

    Paul de Flers There's a Storm Coming, 2021

    Oil and pigments on linen canvas
    130 x 178 cm
    51 1/8 x 70 1/8 in

  • Paul de Flers,                                      There's a Storm Coming, 2021

    Paul de Flers There's a Storm Coming, 2021

    Oil and pigments on linen canvas
    200 x 165 cm
    78 3/4 x 65 in

  • Paul de Flers,                                      There's a Storm Coming, 2021

    Paul de Flers There's a Storm Coming, 2021

    Oil and pigments on linen canvas
    200 x 165 cm
    78 3/4 x 65 in

  • Paul de Flers,                                      Untitled, 2020-2021

    Paul de Flers Untitled, 2020-2021

    Oil and pigments on linen canvas
    24.1 x 18.1 x 2.2 cm
    9 1/2 x 7 1/8 x 7/8 in

  • Paul de Flers,                                      Untitled, 2020-2021

    Paul de Flers Untitled, 2020-2021

    Oil and pigments on linen canvas
    169 x 147 cm
    66 1/2 x 57 7/8 in

  • Sans titre, 2020-2021

    Sans titre, 2020-2021

    Oil and pigments on linen canvas
    149 x 106 cm
    58 5/8 x 41 3/4 in

Museum exhibitions