Cécile Duchêne-Malissin

Cécile Duchêne‑Malissin

A Painter of Intimate and Dreamlike Resonance, Exhibited at Le Cube Vernet Gallery in Avignon

Cécile Duchêne‑Malissin, an artist born in Paris and now based in the Loiret region, received a solid education at the École Supérieure des Arts Appliqués Olivier de Serres in Paris, followed by the Faculty of Arts in Strasbourg. After an initial career in digital design and architecture, she chose to fully dedicate herself to painting, establishing her studio near the capital. Her journey—marked by extensive training and creative reinventions—shapes a visual approach that is both thoughtful and deeply sensitive.

A Poetic Immersion Between Figuration and Botanical Abstraction

The canvases of Cécile Duchêne‑Malissin are inhabited by human and animal figures, sometimes hidden within lush or abstract surroundings. These teeming compositions, blending realism and dreamlike imagery, explore the relationship between observer and observed. The viewer is captivated by the discreet expressiveness of the faces, drawn into inner jungles where introspection becomes an emotional journey.

A Language Woven with Memory, Time, and Fragility

At the heart of her work, memory and the density of time take center stage. Series such as Vestiges, Fragile Souvenir, Metamorphoses, and Dissimulation aim to capture the evanescence of the body and the trace left by existence. Her art unfolds with a sense of poetry across time, underlining the fleeting nature of human life.

A Rich and Nuanced Technical Approach

Cécile Duchêne‑Malissin combines acrylic paint, ink, graphite, collage, and sometimes sewing, working on both canvas and paper. This technical mix creates effects of transparency and depth, suggesting multiple layers of interpretation. Her use of color—often contrasting deep greens, luminous blues, and subtle reds—intensifies the sensory universe of her work.

An International Presence and Lasting Recognition

Active on the art scene since the early 2000s, she has held numerous solo exhibitions—particularly in Paris, Annecy, Bordeaux, and Mulhouse—and has participated in fairs such as ST’ART in Strasbourg, Art Montpellier, and Bodensee. She is also featured on Saatchi Art, where she was named a "One to Watch" by curators in early 2025. Her work, showcased in France, across Europe, and even in Cyprus, invites both reverie and reflection, and now joins the prestigious program of Le Cube Vernet Gallery in Avignon.