Simon Buret
"What fascinates me is working with materials.
I use ink and acrylic, and I'm sensitive to the balance between the two. I aspire to capture emotions and let the viewer take hold of them, as in a mirror effect. To achieve this, I am constantly on the lookout for the accident, the breaking point, where everything can fall apart. I'd like to reveal the invisible.”
- Simon Buret
Simon Buret (French, b. 1981) is a multidisciplinary artist whose evocative work spans painting, drawing, and mixed media. His artistic journey began with studies at the Auguste Renoir Art School in Paris, followed by formative years in the Beaux-Arts workshops in Brussels. These experiences laid the technical and philosophical groundwork for his distinctive approach, blending rigorous skill with an introspective, emotionally charged vision.
Buret’s life across France, Greece, and North Africa has deeply influenced his art, resulting in a style that merges vibrant abstraction with poignant themes of human vulnerability, resilience, and the balance between strength and fragility. Known for his embrace of spontaneous techniques, Buret often incorporates unconventional materials such as grease pencil and coffee grounds alongside oil and acrylics. This approach, balancing harmony with chaos, creates richly textured works that invite viewers into contemplation.
Buret’s art is often described as an invitation to meditate on life’s complexity. His poetic approach captures the tensions and harmonies within human experience, prompting reflections on identity, transformation, and the spiritual connections that shape our world. For Buret, painting is a deeply personal act—a “small prayer, an offering to the eye that lingers upon it.” His works thus become contemplative spaces, resonating with emotional depth and inviting viewers to explore the unseen layers of their own experiences.
In 2023, Buret exhibited at Sotheby’s Paris, an opportunity that introduced his work to an international audience and solidified his standing in the contemporary art scene. His solo exhibition, "Les Prières", at Nil Gallery in Paris in 2024, further cemented his reputation, allowing audiences to experience his deeply introspective pieces firsthand. Through his unique blend of materials, poetic sensibility, and introspective vision, Buret continues to build a dynamic and reflective body of work that speaks to the profound nuances of human emotion and existence.
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The Salon by NADA & The Community
Paris, France 17 - 20 Oct 2024Nil Gallery is proud to present a curated group exhibition at The Salon by NADA & The Community, featuring works by Simon Buret, Gommaar Gilliams,...Read more -
Enter Art Fair
Copenhagen | Denmark 29 Aug - 1 Sep 2024Nil Gallery is pleased to present a dynamic collective exhibition at Booth 48 during Enter Art Fair 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark, from August 29 to September 1. Featuring six contemporary artists—Sara Benabdallah, Nabil El Makhloufi, Kpe Innocent, Simon Buret, Alexandre Furcolin, and Gommaar Gilliams—this exhibition unites diverse perspectives that explore identity, memory, and the human experience.Read more -
UNTITLED ART
MIAMI BEACH | USA 6 - 10 Dec 202312TH STREET AND OCEAN DRIVE BOOTH C44 EXHIBITED ARTISTS: vanessa german Simon Buret Slimen Elkamel Caleb Kwarteng PrahRead more -
Art Athina
ATHENS | GREECE 14 - 17 Sep 2023For its first participation at the Greek Art Fair, Art Athina in Athens, Nil Gallery is proud to present a solo presentation of the French...Read more