Thime, whose real name is Thierry Ménéchal, is an artist originally from Dordogne and currently based in Bordeaux, describes himself as a curious and creative autodidact. After a career as Sales Director in a large international group, he decided to change course to follow his artistic passion.
His artistic career took a turn in July 2015 when he discovered a new pigment-based technique while on vacation in Saint Martin. Inspired by a painter friend, he immersed himself in abstract art, considering this visual language to be the most seductive. Her artistic approach is based on three main axes: the use of pigments for effects and transparency, the use of oil for materials and reliefs, and the exploration of textured materials or linen sheets to cause movement.
He works with a knife, adopting a constant spontaneity in his gestures and movements. His artistic expression reflects his relationship to time, with rapid and obvious movements on some of his canvases.
Inviting everyone to plunge into their own imagination, THIME offers a unique artistic experience where each painting is the result of snapshots capturing doses of pigments, movements of matter, color choices, moods of the day, emotions, and feelings.
Although the path to naval architecture seemed clear, Antoine F. chose to study design. In 1993, he founded his own design studio, which recently celebrated 30 years of innovative and iconic creations. Among his outstanding works, we find the bamboo bike designed for Hermès and the Class2M sports keelboat.
These three decades of creative and artistic vision are revealed today through a collection of sculptures that enhance the silhouettes evoked. Antoine F. continues to push the boundaries of his art, skilfully blending design and sculpture to create works that captivate and inspire.
In addition to his work in design, Antoine F. is now dedicated to a collection of sculptures whose scope enhances the shapes and silhouettes evoked, testifying to an artistic vision that transcends disciplines and eras. His studio, rooted in a tradition of innovation and creativity, remains a living testament to his commitment to art and design.
Depuis toujours, la mer fascine les artistes. Elle attire, apaise, inquiète parfois. Elle est à la fois paysage, matière, horizon et mouvement. D’une époque à l’autre, les peintres, sculpteurs et photographes n’ont cessé de revenir vers elle, cherchant à saisir ce qui, par nature, échappe au regard : son mouvement perpétuel, ses changements de lumière, ses silences et ses tempêtes.
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