Christophe Crépin – Painter CV

Christophe Crépin – Painter

Biography:
Born in 1960 in Coucy-le-Château (Aisne), Christophe Crépin lives and works in Saint-Grégoire, near Rennes. Registered at the Maison des Artistes de Paris, member of the Taylor Foundation and the Société des Aquarellistes de Bretagne, Crépin is an artist recognized for his work in watercolor and acrylic. He also shares his passion by organizing workshops for adults and children.

Training:

• Student at the Roederer Art Academy, Paris (1980)
• Graduate of the Camondo School, Paris (class of 1986)

Exhibitions:

• 1983 : Crypt of the Church of St Eustache, Paris 1st (High Patronage of the Moroccan Embassy)
• 1988 : Salon d’Automne, Grand Palais, Paris (Prince Pierre of Monaco Foundation)
• 1992 : Cannes Grand Prix
• 2001 : Residency and exhibition “A Year in Villandry”, Château de Villandry
• 2002 : Exhibition at the Hôtel Hermitage Barrière, La Baule
• 2004 : Galerie K, Brussels (European Institute of Watercolour)
• 2019 : Personal exhibition, Galerie du 16ème, Paris
• 2020-2021 : Leon International Biennial
• 2022 : Water Painting Exhibition, Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris
• 2023 : Art Capital, Governor’s House in Dinan, 16th Gallery in Paris

Distinctions:

• 1986 : Gold medal at the North Africa Exhibition
• 1991 : Winner of Young European Artists, BP Foundation, Brussels
• 1992 : Grand Prix of the City of Cannes
• 2022 : Special Jury Prize, Montgermont Watercolor Show
• 2023 : 4th Prize for Painting of the Most Beautiful Detours in France

Acquisitions:
His works are part of private collections in France, Russia, Germany, Japan, England, Canada, and the United States. The French Ministry of the Interior and the Moroccan Embassy have also acquired several of his pieces.

Main publications:

• 1999 : “In search of the essential” by David Gauduchon
• 2021 : “The Levels of Abstraction”, Boesch Museum, Pouliguen
• 2022 : “Inland Brittany in watercolor” (Society of Watercolorists of Brittany)

Christophe Crépin in a few words:

With a rich career marked by prestigious awards, Christophe Crépin stands out for his exploration of the urban and natural landscape, where color and light play a fundamental role. His works are regularly exhibited in France and internationally, making him a key artist on the contemporary scene.