Artist Spotlight - Eliora Bousquet
Biography
I am a French listed and certified Professional abstract painter practicing in Paris since 2009. Affiliated to the 'Maison des Artistes' and member of ADAGP, I have specialized in symbolical, expressionist, lyrical and atmospheric abstract art.
The Gate To Eden - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 70x50 cm - 2025 - Private collection
I usually paint in acrylic and ink. My main source of inspiration: the concept of and pursuit of FREEDOM. I have painted more than 2,700 paintings (12 thematic collections) and regularly take part in exhibitions worldwide (+210 from 2010 on).
The Uranian Citadel - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 80x60 cm - 2025
Artist Statement
Here is the story behind my collection "Aeolian Moments":
“Adventure is in every breath of wind.”
Charles Lindbergh
What Dreams Are Made of (17) - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 60x80 cm - 2020
Guided by this quote, my collection “AEOLIAN MOMENTS” embodies the very essence of movement and life. Each painting is a journey, an intimate encounter with the wind - this creative breath that, like a faithful companion, invites me to explore infinite horizons.
Madrugada - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 60x80 cm - 2020
My works from the collection “AEOLIAN MOMENTS” are not merely paintings; they are suspended passages in time, an ode to the ephemeral and the eternal. This collection is an invitation to feel, to dream, and above all, to live. Inspiration: A Collection Inspired by the Breath of Creation
Twixt Sky And Sea (7) - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 70x80 cm - 2025
The wind, invisible and mysterious, is the guiding thread of my art. For me, it is a spiritual and poetic guide, a vital force that inspires each brushstroke.
In “AEOLIAN MOMENTS”, this breath becomes an almost tangible force, a gentle yet irresistible presence unfolding across the canvas. It tells stories of seas stirring sails, skies traversed by fleeting breezes, and horizons wide open to new promises.
Hesperides - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 50x70 cm - 2020
Sailboats emerge as metaphors for the soul’s quest for freedom, while water, fluid and luminous, reveals the depth of existence. By anchoring this collection in the theme of the wind, I also express my desire to explore the interplay between the elemental and the spiritual.
The Celestial Dome - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 50x40 cm - 2025
Artistic Techniques
To capture this elusive essence, I chose acrylic paint on canvas, a medium that allows for almost instant responsiveness and endless variation in textures. Iridescent colors, at times subtle and vibrant, provide a unique playground to render light palpable.
Dawn Victory (1) - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 70x50 cm - 2025
I avoid rigid contours, preferring fluid, often intuitive gestures that translate the freedom of the wind. Techniques such as layering, partial erasure, and glazing evoke the depth and transparency of the aquatic element. Curved lines and organic patterns suggest air currents, while dynamic strokes narrate the force of gusts. Each canvas becomes its own ecosystem, where breath and matter meet.
Sea-mulation (71) - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 60x80 cm - 2025
Symbolism of the Collection
Through this collection, I aim to capture the essence of the present moment - that precious, fleeting fraction of time. The wind, in its elusive nature, represents both the ephemeral and renewal. It reminds us that life is a continuous flow, a succession of moments to be fully embraced.
Sea-mulation (119) - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 80x60 cm - 2025
The element of water, omnipresent in my paintings, adds an introspective and meditative dimension. The sea, with its shifting horizons, symbolizes both the infinity of possibilities and the departure for new adventures, new beginnings. Sailboats, carried by the winds, embody our ability to navigate challenges and follow our own inner currents.
Sailing on Heaven's Boat (3) - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 60x80 cm - 2025
Philosophical Resonance
“Always follow the breath of your inner spirit.”
Olivier Lockert
This quote perfectly encapsulates the drive behind my collection of paintings “AEOLIAN MOMENTS”. The inner breath, for me, is a call to creation and self-exploration.
Like A Dream Come True - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 70x50 cm - 2025
While painting, I surrender to this impulse, allowing the invisible winds of my imagination to guide my hand. Art then becomes an initiatory journey, a way to reconnect with the essential and share this quest with those who contemplate my works.
Fanciful Paradise- Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 70x50 cm - 2020
“The Answer My Friend Is Blowing In The Wind”
Simon and Garfunkel
With “AEOLIAN MOMENTS”, I invite you to feel what the wind whispers to those who know how to listen. Each painting is a fragment of my dialogue with this elusive element, an attempt to capture raw emotion and the beauty of suspended moments.
The Proof of Life - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 60x80 cm - 2020
Let yourself be carried away, like a sailboat on an unknown sea, to realms where Creation breathes!
Enjoy!
Elisabeth Eliora BOUSQUET
The Gate of Time - Painting by Eliora Bousquet - Acrylics on canvas - 50x40 cm - 2025
