Matter. The gaze. Freedom.
A former interior architect, Julien Gilles now explores space through painting. Crosshatched lines, saturated colours, graphic energy and a deliberate embrace of imperfection define his visual language.
From faces to organic forms
In HUMANIZER, portraiture becomes an encounter with an identity that remains open. WILD explores animal presences, their gazes, strength and vulnerability. OVERGROWTH takes this enquiry towards organic forms, layered surfaces and material that appears to continue growing.
These collections share a sustained attention to presence. A face, an animal or a movement of paint does more than form an image: it invites the viewer to stay with it.
Explore the paintings
Each artwork page presents photographs, dimensions and the information available for the painting. To enquire about availability, request additional views or discuss how a work might sit within an interior, contact the artist directly.