Vinciane Closset:
from hyperrealism to abstraction
A painter based near Chantilly (Oise), Vinciane Closset has developed a unique artistic journey, marked by technical mastery and creative exploration.
Trained at the École Saint-Luc in Antwerp and in evening classes at the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, she began her artistic career with a series of hyperrealist paintings, directly inspired by the meticulous techniques of the Flemish Primitives. This influence allowed her to develop exceptional rigour in drawing, light and detail, laying the foundations of her future practice.
The dialogue of techniques
Today, Vinciane combines this mastery with a freer and more contemporary approach, exploring abstract figuration and mixed media techniques.
Her paintings layer figurative and abstract textures, creating captivating interplays of depth and light.
In her works, glazes (thin layers of diluted acrylic or oil) serve as foundations, while thicker, textured layers — sometimes enriched with sand, gold leaf or dense acrylic — add relief and intensity.
This process, inspired by the classical “fat over lean” method, allows each layer to dry and results in rich, nuanced and vibrant paintings.
For her figurative works, such as her landscapes or her “Birds” series, acrylic remains the primary medium, though touches of oil may be added to enhance details and enrich the surface.
Works between shadow and light
In her abstract works, the layering of textures and transparencies creates a sensitive pictorial language, where shadow and light engage in dialogue — a legacy of her hyperrealist training and her admiration for the Impressionists.
Each stage of her journey, from realism to poetic abstraction, nourishes both her technique and her sensibility.
Art lovers will discover in her paintings a unique balance between precision, depth and emotional vibration, a reflection of her artistic commitment and technical mastery.