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
The life of artist Simon Buret in France, Greece and North Africa has had a profound influence on his work. Buret's evolving art explores a variety of themes, ranging from vivid bursts of color conveying palpable emotions to expressions of uncommon innocence. Both singer and actor, Simon Buret experiments with a variety of disciplines to convey his own emotions and perspectives, focusing on abstract works of art inspired by nature.
Over time, the multi-faceted artist transforms ordinary objects into timeless, artistically inspiring creations, forging a visual dialogue between strength and vulnerability. The delicate balance between mastery, control and fragility infuses a palpable tension at the heart of his work. Buret invites viewers to embrace nuance and uncertainty. Bursting with color and symbolism, his paintings transcend time and space, transporting observers into a poetic realm.
Buret's work reflects his deep attachment to a space where history, mythology and contemporary life coexist in a mesmerizing choreography. Through intricate line work and delicate use of color, he transports the viewer into mystical contemplation. The result is a distinctive style, delicately balanced between control, mastery and fragility, giving rise to a tangible tension that resonates acutely at the heart of his art.
"In my work, I try to get as up-close as possible to my emotions, to halt them in their tracks; to grasp them and apply them, to shape them as a matter; I believe that each of us carries deep inside an invisible world, and that the work of the artist - the creative artist - consists in traversing this invisible world, bringing back a few testimonies, and sharing them in the light of day. Whatever the medium.” - Simon Buret
A graduate of the prestigious Paris and Brussels art schools, Buret's multidimensional career contributes to the richness of his artistic expression. In 2023, the artist held an exhibition at the prestigious Sotheby's.
Simon Buret was born in Paris, France, in 1981. He currently lives and works in Paris.
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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