the imbo artist
Discover how the self-taught IMBO artist draws inspiration from a multitude of sources, ranging from her passion for flowers, to the captivating history of art, exploring the infinite beauty of nature, the expressiveness of bodies, current events and portraits of women with strong characters, telling stories without words. Each source fuels her creativity, allowing her to make deep emotional and conceptual connections with her creations.
Explore the artistic approach of Francine Imbeault , known under the pseudonym IMBO , a relentless quest for personal expression through the visual arts. Her passion for art is manifested by a constant search for novelty, originality and depth.
“My only motivation is this visceral need to create, and this, with absolute pleasure. I create works that thrill me and I hope that the observer, too, will find a certain pleasure in admiring them.”
The marriage between collage and painting
The use of collage and acrylic paint in a mixed media approach is at the heart of IMBO's practice. This combination gives her unprecedented freedom to experiment with textures, shapes and colors, key elements of her creative process.
Materials, whether traditional like canvas, paper, wood panel or more unexpected like masonite panel, become the playground where her ideas take shape.
The layering of materials, the bold application of color and the constant search for balance between harmony and contrast define its unique style.
art is above all a means of communication
Her works are invitations to dive into a universe where emotion, thought and aesthetics intertwine to create an immersive experience.
She aspires for her creations to be more than just objects of admiration: they must arouse curiosity, provoke thought and evoke emotional resonance in the viewer.
This artistic approach is also a personal journey of discovery and affirmation. By letting herself be guided by her instinct and her absolute pleasure of creating, IMBO frees herself from conventions to follow her own path in the world of art.