Discover the contemporary work of Guilhem Sals

Guilhem Sals is a painter born in Paris. in 1990. He has lived in the Var for almost
10 years. Self-taught, the artist discovered watercolor by chance. 20 years and this
Painting will become his favorite technique. He spent his student years at
practice with cheap paper and study painting. In 2014 he posed his
suitcases on the Mediterranean coast, at La Seyne Sur Mer. He falls in love with the
sea, the opportunity for him to explore a new world and learn from it
inspiration. He then lived a double life, computer scientist by day and artist by evening. As soon as he
If possible, he will surf, swim or explore the seabed by freediving. His paintings,
light, simple and bright are the expression of this passion for water, the sea and
movement. They leave room for space. everyone’s imagination, to count one
story, around a frozen moment in painting.

As a passionate watercolor artist, by the ocean, each brushstroke becomes
an immersion in an aquatic world where surfing and freediving mix
harmoniously. My artistic process is a true visual adventure,
inspired by the beauty of nature of the sea. Sometimes colorful, sometimes monochrome, my paintings
attempt to tell a story, where Man and the sea would become one.
When I dive into the world of surfing, my brushes capture the energy of the waves
and the grace of this sport, freezing a moment, a movement, a wave. The nuances of
the colors of the sea, the light, the shadows, the water and the sea foam challenge us. every time
my technique. The sea is never the same twice. Apnea, as for she invites me to
explore the mysterious depths of the ocean. Every dive becomes a dance
silent with the ocean, and my watercolors capture these moments of grace, of
silence and peace.
À through my art, I seek to convey the very essence of the connection between
man and the sea. Connection that I seek myself when I practice these
sports. Painting allows me to transcribe feelings and emotions while
telling a story who wants to see it. Thus, my artistic approach on the
The theme of surfing, freediving, and the sea is a celebration of marine life, a
visual exploration of the border between man and the ocean. Each work tells
a story of adventure, freedom, and deep respect for the aquatic world that
continues to inspire my art.