by Mathilde Berry | Oct 28, 2017 | 2015 paintings, My paintings, Storm Series
I started this painting during a cold grey December day and I felt pretty much uninspired. I let go of any expectations about making a “pretty” painting which were creeping up and instead I started to experiment which more use of gold and black and white after a very...
by Mathilde Berry | Sep 9, 2017 | 2015 paintings, Dream Series, My paintings
An unusual format for me, l’arbre aux oiseaux was commissioned by my little girl for her bedroom. Inspired by the #28 – Dream Tree painting, Charlotte wanted to have another dream tree with many birds in it. It’s an unusual format for me, not being...
by Mathilde Berry | Sep 8, 2017 | 2015 paintings, Dream Series, My paintings
It’s been more than a year that I wrote about #20 – La transparence des larmes. Re-reading what I wrote, I notice how crucial it is for me now to be true to my feelings, to acknowledge them and accept them and, if I am in a safe place, not to hide them....
by Mathilde Berry | Aug 25, 2017 | 2015 paintings, Dream Series, My paintings
A new color scheme Dream tree was very much an experiment into using colors that I had not used for a long time: permanent green and pink, combined with gold and lavender blue. I’m fond of all of these colors individually, but I find permanent green hard to...
by Mathilde Berry | Jun 25, 2017 | 2015 paintings, My paintings
Painting number 27: Laissez-moi grandir (let me grow) came to me in one sitting in November 2015 when I was in a fiery mood, having felt the boost of #25 – Guérison and #26 – Inachevé. That was a joyful experiment with my hands, using latex gloves, spatula...
by Mathilde Berry | Jun 10, 2017 | 2015 paintings, My paintings
Inachevé (French for “unfinished”) is in the spirit of the final layers of its predecessor #25 – Guérison, with spontaneity and letting go at the heart of the painting. Inachevé started as a very “civilised” and pretty calm composition in lilac, pale...
by Mathilde Berry | May 24, 2017 | 2015 paintings, My paintings
“Guérison” means “Healing” in French. This is the first painting on which I’ve probably had the most spontaneous releases of repressed emotions. From deep doubt and anger all the way to pure joy and carefree happiness. Doubt and fear On the...
by Mathilde Berry | Feb 28, 2017 | 2015 paintings, My paintings
Moonlight and mystery surround the genesis of that painting. I created it in one straight painting session in November 2015. That particular evening, my dear artist friend Britta was painting at home with me. Each of us was deeply concentrating on her own canvas and...
by Mathilde Berry | Feb 28, 2017 | 2015 paintings, My paintings
This is the story of a painting which was meant for a dear friend of mine, Steffi. Steffi actually started it, one afternoon when she was visiting and painted a kind of big reddish snake with lots of yellow on it. And said that I could just turn it into whatever I...
by Mathilde Berry | Dec 17, 2016 | 2015 paintings, Exhibitions, My paintings
Riding the waves Letting go, being light, playful, joyful in the chaos… these are some of the feelings and impressions that come up for me when I dive into this painting. Drip, tilt and watch what happens The first stage of this painting: fluid paint in layers,...
by Mathilde Berry | Oct 29, 2016 | 2015 paintings, 2016 paintings, My paintings
This is one of my most intimate paintings, rich in layers – an inner journey which started in October 2015. Here’s the genesis of that painting that I documented over time. The meaning of the title will be revealed at the end of this post. Amour &...
by Mathilde Berry | Jun 26, 2016 | 2015 paintings, Healer Series, My paintings
“La transparence des larmes” (the transparency of tears) – a title which carries so much meaning for me. Tears flowed when I painted this canvas, liberating and beautiful. I paid attention to them and was able to see what was behind them, what they...
by Mathilde Berry | May 8, 2016 | 2015 paintings, My paintings, Storm Series
A pure joy to paint, Lueurs océanes (ocean lights) came to me quickly in very few layers. The first layer carries a lot of orange, sienna, terracotta and red, a bit like a rock bed at the bottom of the sea. I let my love of the ocean take over and literally immersed...
by Mathilde Berry | Apr 23, 2016 | 2015 paintings, Dream Series, My paintings, Spirit Series
This painting carries a lot of meaning to me. I have chosen it as the icon of my website and as the flyer, the first picture that I give to people to introduce my art work. “Bercée par la lumière” embodies the essence of my paintings to date. When, in...
by Mathilde Berry | Mar 5, 2016 | 2015 paintings, Healer Series, My paintings
Transformation. This painting has become my lucky star. From the moment that Martin, mon amour, displayed it on the wall of our living room, my other paintings, starting with #8, then #11 and #12, started to make their way to other people’s walls. It’s a...
by Mathilde Berry | Feb 27, 2016 | 2015 paintings, My paintings
Is this painting finished? Is it the right way up? There are days when I can answer yes to both questions and others when I no longer know. (Note: Scroll to the end if you want to see it “the other way round”). This is one of the most spiritually-charged...
by Mathilde Berry | Feb 14, 2016 | 2015 paintings, My paintings, Storm Series
This is one of my more emotional paintings – probably the first time where I let so much of my inner darkness reveal itself on the canvas. The upper and lower right corners carry grief, loss and fear. The structure of the painting almost feels like scars or...
by Mathilde Berry | Feb 14, 2016 | 2015 paintings, My paintings
#14 is still not finished and does not have a name yet… It is also a collaborative painting with my friend Sandra in red, yellows and orange hues. We started it on the same day as #13 I look forward to continue this with her and will share a photo when it is...
