Biography

Biography

francois_abelanet

My goal through my art is to invite people to see things differently, notably by creating spectacular images that leave people mystified.

Trained as an architect, fascinated by land art, I have a passion for creation, set design and, of course, for the concept of the anamorphosis, through my monumental installations.

I have been an artist in many different media: I was a production designer in film and theatre productions, a scenographer, a space sculptor, an anamorphist; I juggle with geometry, perspectives, appearances. As a set designer for musicals, I worked with Robert Hossein (“C’était Bonaparte”) and others including ‘Gone with the Wind’. As a prodfuction designer for commercials, I worked on several projects : the ‘Nissan Micra’ with David Lynch, or ‘Softbank’ with Wes Anderson (in which played with Brad Pitt). In terms of movies, I have mostly collaborated with Cédric Kahn. I have also designed museum exhibits both in France and abroad, in particular in the luxury sector.

Awards :

  • Prix du Jury – Festival de Streetart Artaq à Angers en 2012
  • Guinness Book – 2013
  • Prix du meilleur événement grand public français 2013