Martial Dumoulin
Biography
Martial Dumoulin is a Swiss artist who lives in Verbier, a charming resort in the Bagnes Valley.After training in the culinary field, he chose to reorient himself. He fell in love with music by joining a local rock band, while working in commerce without forgetting his love for art. Since childhood, he has been passionate about pictorial art.He always felt a strong affinity with artistic painting. It was in the 80s that he enrolled in drawing and painting classes to learn techniques and styles. He acquired the basics of watercolor and oil by participating in workshops with different masters.He was fascinated by symbolism and surrealism, two artistic currents which explore the unconscious and the dream. His works are original and mysterious, as he uses unusual images and unexpected associations.Martial is a versatile artist who has explored different styles and techniques.He notably practiced abstract art, which allows him to express himself without constraints or limits. He also used acrylic paint, which offers a wide variety of colors and textures.His work reflects his quest for a new freedom and a new escape in the art world.Painting in oil and with a palette knife is his favorite technique. It allows him to create material and relief effects. It requires a good mastery of the gesture and the dosage of color. It offers great freedom of expression and creativity.His current project consists of creating varied and original landscapes.He invites us to travel in his imaginary world and share his artistic vision.He is an artist who makes us feel his universe filled with emotions.
Influences
René Magritte, William Turner
Education
The artist at work
Prizes and Awards
Solo Expositions
2024 Exposition au Restaurant LE SONALON Verbier, Valais / Bagnes, Switzerland
2024 Exposition Restaurant La Côt, Mayens de Bruson, Bagnes / Valais, Switzerland
2024 Exposition EMS, Orsières, Entremont / Valais, Switzerland
2021 Exposition au Restaurant L'Écurie, Verbier, Bagnes / Valais, Switzerland
2021 Exposition au Restaurant " Le Saint-Laurent " Saillon, Valais, Switzerland
2019 Restaurant " Chez Martin. Verbier, Switzerland
2012 Caveau de Chamoson Chamoson, Switzerland
2007 Caveau de Chamoson Chamoson, Switzerland
1996 Exposition Galerie d'Art Carray Martigny, Switzerland
Collective Expositions
2023 PROCHAINEMENT : EXPOSITION BAGN'ART 1934 Le Châble, Valais /Suisse, Switzerland
2021 Exposition Association Bagn'Art Salle St-Marc, 1934 LE CHABLE VS, Switzerland
2021 6CONTEST is awarded for enthusiastic participation in the 6Contest titled Harmony of Art that has been held from August 1 to 31 2021 and organized by the Blue Blood Art Gallery Prague, Czechia
2020 10th Open Art Exhibition November 2020 Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery Palm Springs, Californie, United States
2020 " Mérite Spécial " au 10ème Concours Annuel “Paysages” 2020 Exposition d’art organisé par Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery Palm Springs, Californie, United States
2020 Exposition collective Online ”Figurative” avril 2020, organisée par Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery Palm Springs, California, United States
2020 Exposition collective Online ”Abstracts” march 2020, organisée par Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery Palm Springs, California, United States
2019 Sur le thème de " l'amour " Le Châble, Switzerland
2017 Exposition du 30ème Anniversaire de Bagn'Art Le Châble, Switzerland
2017 Exposition à La Galerie De La Treille, Rue De Savièse 9, 1950 Sion Sion, Switzerland
2016 Bruson 'Arts Bruson, Switzerland
2014 Exposition au Centre Culturel de la Vidondée Riddes, Switzerland
2013 Exposition Association Bagn'Art Musée de Bagnes Le Châble, Switzerland
2000 Exposition Bagn'Art Musée de Bagnes Le Châble, Switzerland
1998 Exposition Bagn'Art Scie et Moulin Sarreyer, Switzerland
1997 Exposition Bagn'Art Scie et Moulin Sarreyer, Switzerland
1995 12 Artistes de l'Entremont au Musée de Bagnes Le Châble, Switzerland
Publications & Press
2022 12th Landscapes Art Exhibition September 2022 Special Recognition Awarded to Martial Dumoulin for "LUEUR SAUVAGE” Palm Springs, Californie, United States
2020 " Encre Noire " " Mérite Spécial " au 10ème Concours Annuel “Paysages” 2020 Exposition d’art organisé par Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery Palm Springs, Californie, United States
2020 Dernier repas" Reconnaissance Spéciale " au 10ème concours annuel d'art " Figuratif " 2020 organisé par Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery Palm Springs,, California, United States
