Hivers et éclairs 2 painting by Pénélope Barbier

Hivers et éclairs 2 extends Pénélope Barbier's seasonal painting, where the cycles of the natural world become states of feeling. Painted in 2025, it sets stillness against sudden charge — the winter and the lightning of the title — building tension from calm interrupted by flashes of energy. In keeping with her practice, it holds light, movement, and the sense of transition close to the surface.

Worked in oil and natural pigments on canvas, the painting layers tone into a richly textured field tied to elemental forces and the passage of time. Subtle variations in color and texture emerge only on close viewing, giving the piece a quiet, sustained presence. At 100 × 85 cm its width amplifies the atmosphere while the handling stays restrained.

Oil and natural pigments on canvas · 2025 · 100 × 85 cm (39.4 × 33.5 in) · Unique · Mounted on a professional wooden frame · Certificate of authenticity included.