Collection: Philippe Trefois

The expression of the invisible through the human figure

Born in Brussels in 1953, Philippe Trefois is a painter known for his depictions of deconstructed figures, which he places within a variety of themes. His work is rooted in an introspective and spiritual quest: he distances himself from reality to retain only a disjointed idea, which he recreates in harmony with an inner quest, often linked to the invisible.

His artistic career truly began in 1997, when he became a student of the Belgian painter Eric Daniels , who introduced him to knife painting. In the early 2000s, he continued his training in the studio of the Spanish artist Carmen Ortigosa , where he developed his drawing and nude technique.

From 2008 to 2021, he joined the studio of the French painter André Martin , an internationally renowned exhibitor and winner of numerous awards. This decisive experience allowed him to delve deeper into composition, color, the analysis of old paintings, and art history. It was also there that he discovered the decisive influence of James Ensor , a major figure in Expressionism.

Since 2002, Philippe Trefois has exhibited regularly in Belgium and France, in solo and group exhibitions. Since 2017, he has participated annually in the Salon Art Capital at the Grand Palais in Paris, and in 2024, he was selected for the Salon d'Automne on the Champs-Élysées.

Today, he divides his time between Mouriès (13890) and his new studio in Beaucaire (30300), where he devotes himself to a new phase of his work, oriented towards large formats. He is affiliated with the Maison des Artistes.

Artistic approach - Philippe Trefois