Portrait en rouge, Circa 2020

Béatrice Terra   Emerging artists

In this "Portrait in Red", Béatrice Terra offers us a charming and stylized representation of a man, whose exaggerated features add a unique dimension to the work. The character, dressed in an elegant red suit, wears small round glasses that contrast with his prominent nose, stylistic characteristics specific to the artist.

The man's skull is balding and his wrinkles bear witness to the passage of time, but a gentle serenity emanates from his face. Although marked by old age, this character exudes a benevolence that shines through in his gaze and posture.

Terra, through this painting, captures with humor and tenderness the soul of this character, playing on the contrasts between his aging appearance and his sartorial presence. It is a celebration of life, where old age is not an end but a period rich in character and wisdom, sublimated by Terra's artistic touch.

• Presentation of the artist

Authenticity captured - sensitive portraits

Born in 1972 in Saint-Etienne, Béatrice Terra, a contemporary painter, lives and works in the Loire.

Terra studied advertising communications before devoting herself to her passion for painting. Alongside her commercial activity, she attended Serge Brossy's painting studio in Saint-Etienne. In 2002, she moved to the south of France, where she began giving courses in visual expression while multiplying exhibitions. In 2007, she returned to the Saint-Etienne region and opened her studio, thus consolidating her artistic career.

Beatrice focuses on the human in the masculine sense, exploring their sensitivity and fragility. Spontaneous and energetic, the artist paints mainly in acrylic, also using mixed techniques such as oil pastel, pencil, oil paint and ink on various supports such as paper, cardboard, wood, and canvas.

Her authentic creations oscillate between tenderness and humor. Through her talent and artistic commitment, Terra has made a place of choice for herself in the world of contemporary art.