Christian Pendelio

Biography

Christian was born in 1967 in Toulouse, France, of Britannic parents.

He paints the scenery into an imagery of love and voyage spiced with witty allegories. The dreamy fairyland and stylized characters intrigue viewers to waves of thoughts. Voyage is a solitary course of discovery while love the destination of every man. The pastel palette adds a fancy touch to the landscape, with a salty taste and loving theme. Whimsical and playful, Christian’s paintings give a sense of humor and an intriguing after-taste.

Christian is most famous for turning his canvas into a magical world of fairy tale. The self-taught French artist started his artistic career in comic strip and watercolor. His passion for life and his faith in love give his work a whimsical touch. The dreamy paintings present not only a playful tone but also the stories and romance of his own. Landscape is more than just a depiction of a scenery but the imagery deduced from fantasy and voyages, as well as the projection of the feeling deep down, whereas a voyage is often a process of discovery and evocation of emotions and wishes , long-forgotten or buried deep in heart.
Christian portrays a fairyland with a thread of witty allegories. The characters in the paintings are in fact our counterpart, who are both in search of love and hope.
The bright hue hints at the delight of spring and rejuvenation, while the poetic aura visualizes the goodness in life. The anthropomorphic and sometime suggestive elements give the paintings an intriguing aftertaste. Who knows if men and sentiments are really changing the landscapes?