Justine Formentelli - Born 1973

Justine was born in Paris and grew up in France, on the islands of Martinique, Reunion and in Morocco where she was deeply influenced as an artist. Her work reflects dreamlike qualities of the intense colour-palette of European North Africa, its intricate calligraphy and mosaic of ancient symbolism and patterns. Whether figurative or abstract, her paintings inhabit a certain place and tell a personal story - a feast of imagination and emotion.

Her work therefore bonds itself to a wide and enthusiastic audience. After graduating at the top of her class at the Atlanta College of Arts she worked as an illustrator for Harper's Bazaar in New York City as well as producing illustrations for the Daily News and New York Times. She moved to San Francisco where through several galleries and
exhibitions she gained wide recognition as one of the most exciting young painters there.

Subsequently after a year long world tour throughout Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand she exhibited her works from these travels at sell-out shows in San Francisco and throughout USA and Europe. Justine is now living with her husband and two sons in Switzerland where she is currently exhibiting her work.