Author: Marion Guillemet
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Parade of Hearts Five whale-shaped vessels are heading toward the mermaid’s imploding heart—the object of their devotion. This painting was inspired by sketches of the hands of someone who played a significant role in the artist’s life.
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Never Dive Alone Female manta rays perform a dance when they are ready to choose a mate. The males line up behind her and follow her every move. The most skilled and patient one will have proven his worth and become her mate. This painting is also an expression of gratitude for the support…
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Trio of Whales A trio of whale-shaped ships plow through the ocean’s surface. They bring light to the surface and break through the chaos of the skies. This painting, created in a chalet in Savoie, near the town of Évian, is an illustration of solidarity in hard work, hope in the collective, or even…
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Rising from the Depths A beacon in the abyss, a whale-ship rises, illuminating and radiating like a symbol of hope. This painting was created by experimenting with the technique of stimulating the imagination used by a certain master of Surrealism: Salvador Dalí. It serves as a precursor to the Whale Trio, exploring the theme of…
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Heron Parade: A tribute to birds, inspired by the Pardon les Oiseaux – Enez Fest – Quimperlé, Finistère. This painting actually depicts a pair of little egrets, recognizable by their back feathers.
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The Fruits of the Mermaid Blending dance and contortion, she embodies the tension between stigma and emancipation. As a side note, Marion Guillemet had the opportunity to show the painting she created—inspired by the song “The Fruits”—to the singer, songwriter, and performer of the track: Paris Paloma.
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Son of Poseidon “Son of Poseidon, you will break the god’s curse and repair the damage he has caused.” A mythical depiction of the hippocampus: a horse with a mermaid’s tail, symbolizing the descendants of Poseidon, the Greek god.
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Mother and Calf This painting is the first in Marion Guillemet’s body of work to incorporate gold leaf. The mechanical nature of the vessels does not detract from the depiction of the mother’s protective role toward her calf.
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The Queen's Parade A parade of reverence by the vessel creatures for their queen mother. This piece was commissioned by a client who primarily wanted to fill a space with a specific dimensions.
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Hippocampus Nautilus: A seahorse on a pink background. This painting was commissioned by a client who requested that I work with a specific color palette.
