Francoise Benarous

I create textured collages made with oriental golden or silvered joss papers, pasted on canvas and different media.
These papers show changing metallic shades playing with the light.
I draw my inspiration and creativity both from Asian traditions and sensibilities, and from New York City.

My artworks build an abstract and sensual representation of the human perception of light.They have a still and fascinating presence throughout the changing colors of the day. A peaceful feeling emanates from them,bringing serenity and spirituality.


Portfolio:

COLLAGES

My artworks are textured collages of oriental gold or silvered loafed papers pasted on canvas or on different kind of supports.
These papers are made in different shades of gold and catch the natural or artificial light.
I draw inspiration and creativity both from Asian traditions and sensibilities, and from New York City.

My art builds an abstract and sensual representation of the human perception of light. It brings a still and fascinating presence throughout the changing colors of the day. A peaceful feeling of serenity emanates from them.

GOLD “GOLD ”

Golden Joss paper pasted on canvas

DAKOTA “DAKOTA”

Thousand pieces of silver Joss paper pasted on canvas.

FISH 3 “FISH 3”

Silver Joss paper and acrylic on Arches paper

THE QUEEN “THE QUEEN”

Silver Joss paper pasted on Arches paper.