Born in 1967 in Tours (France).
Drawing has always been part of the family. Many remember the Airbus logo designed by Jean-Marie Bouroullec, Franck’s uncle. His cousins, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec are renowned designers.
From the age of 6, the line is his mode of expression. At school, he always is the one who draw.
Knowing that we have a good line is a thing, making a living out of it is another . .
At 19 he feels the need to go to Paris. Hard switch with one year of preparatory school at the ESAG (University of graphic arts), 70 hours per week of academic drawing, sketching nudes provide a real basis.
1987 to 1989 successful preparation and diploma of the Goblins’ School, section cartoon film. Movies, Music, two other passions will give to Franck an incredible orientation of his talent.
Asterix and Obelix, the Sparrow, the realization of story boards of video clips for MC Solar, Passi or Saya.
1989, he feels the need of 3dimensions, volumes. He trains as a Theater Designer, discovers large surfaces and this aspect which are these specific aspects which are Director, the choreography, the lighting…
The «Performer» Painter
1996, the catch occurs at Club Med. They're looking for decorators, Franck is hired for the village Pompadour; there he meets Nicolas Canteloup and those who will become “la bande Dehouf “. During an animation he paints the portrait of a holiday maker on a 4m2 canvas.
2000, he is discovered by the singer Alice Donna.
The comedian Jamel Debbouze meets him and gives him the opportunity to perfom in front of his public, the paints the print of his portrait, upside down, in 2003, 2004 and 2006.
For such a performance, it is necessary to be a talented portraitist. Time is spent before requiring a thorough study of the subject.
For instance, he photographed Jamel many times, looking for the best means of going to the essence. He then kept four faces of him.
It took a month and a half tour to find the right glance.
This performance was builted up evening after evening.
Since then performances follow one another, other artists have hired him. Franck figures in Akon’s and Mr R.’s (Rebell Musik) video clips, from Marc Lavoine (A la renverse) to Didier Barbelivien (Envoyez les clowns).
Committed artist, he also brought his contribution to the campaign against racial segregation with the French football team “La France est plus forte avec toi ».
His reputation goes far beyond France. Requested on every continents, he performs portraits of the most knowned, such as :
Georges Clooney, Sophia Loren, Roberto Beninni, Enzo Ferrari, Luciano Pavarotti, Giorgio Armani, Tony Parker, Roger Federer, Michael Schumacher, Zinédine Zidane, Beyoncé, Eva Longoria, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Anne Hathaway, S.R.H. Albert of Monaco, S.R.H. Mohamed VI, S.R.H Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani Emir of Quatar, Joseph Haim Sitruk Grand Rabbin de France and so many others.
He also performs for specific companies, such as : Armani, Lancôme, Vacheron & Constantin, Lamborghini, BMW-Miniman…
The Painter
Franck’s analyse of his line; this initially interior gesture which takes us along to the end of the brush. This precise gesture given for an instant as a gift.
Today, exhibiting is also essential in order to explore other themes.
Joëlle Clément
Galerie CLEMENT
