Artwork by Cécile Ganne, “A Fleur de Peau”, oil on canvas 40 x 40 in. (101.6 x 101.6 cm)

“A fleur de peau” captures the essence of a blissful summer day on a terrace. This still life scene, rich in joyful colors, evokes warmth and happiness. Hues of blues, greens, yellows, and oranges dance harmoniously, creating a vibrant tapestry of emotions.

A table is elegantly arranged, set against the backdrop of a sunlit terrace. The soft breeze gently rustles through the scene, infusing a sense of movement and life. The play of light and shadow accentuates the details and infuses the scene with movement. This painting celebrates the magic of togetherness on a summer afternoon.

About the Artist

A French contemporary landscape artist based in Boston, Massachusetts, Cécile Ganne grew up painting with my maternal grandmother in the Dordogne Valley of Southern France. Her ephemeral landscapes straddle the line of genre, incorporating and blending various influences, including poetic realism, expressionism, and abstraction. They usher the viewer into the intensity and imminence of the present moment: the “eternal present”, a dimension that encompasses both the moment of artistic creation while honoring the fleetingness of nature and life. She often paints during the dreamlike, “in-between” moments of the day: moments of waiting. Heavily inspired by Southern France and cubism, these vistas are enigmas to be solved and games to delight the mind: an invitation to join her in this quest for serenity that can exist alongside sensuous intensity.

Her work resides in private collections in the United States, France, and the United Kingdom. An active member of the SoWa Artist Guild, she holds a Ph.D in French literature and several MAs in French and English literatures and culture with a minor in Art History from Boston University, La Sorbonne-Paris IV, and Université Toulouse le Mirail. Currently, she is a Lecturer at Wellesley College.