Christian Pignol

CHRISTIAN PIGNOL (Madrid, 1970).
“Miyuki.”
Oil on canvas.
Signed in the lower right corner.
Certificate of authenticity included.
Measurements: 28 x 23 cm.

Portraiture occupies a prominent place in the work of Christian Pignol, who combines rigorous drawing with a special focus on the psychological expression of his subjects. In this work, he depicts a young woman gazing upward, emerging from a dark background of deep bluish tones. The contrast between the luminosity of the face and the intense red of her clothing draws the viewer’s attention to the figure, while the treatment of light and brushwork helps create an intimate and contemplative atmosphere.

Christian Pignol earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1997. His career has unfolded in the realm of realist painting, with a special focus on portraiture and urban landscapes—genres he approaches with meticulous technique and a unique sensitivity to light and atmosphere. He has exhibited at venues such as the Santiago Echebarria Gallery, Castelló 120 Gallery, Margarita Summers Gallery, Recoletos Gallery, and Astarté Gallery, in addition to being shortlisted for the City of Alcorcón Prize.