View from Bibemus – Mont Sainte-Victoire

The gallery's
opinion

View from Bibemus – Mont Sainte-Victoire is a striking work by contemporary artist Clotilde Philipon, part of her series dedicated to Mont Sainte-Victoire, the emblematic peak so dear to Paul Cézanne.

In this painting, the artist explores the interplay of light and landscape with a fascinating depth of field. The viewer’s gaze is immediately drawn to the commanding silhouette of the mountain dominating the horizon, while the rocks of Bibemus rise in sharp, almost sculptural contrast. The artist moves beyond convention, playing with a palette of earthy and luminous tones, where each shadow seems to come alive under the influence of radical light.

At once figurative and abstract, this composition reflects Clotilde Philipon’s constant quest to redefine the landscape. The subtle division between natural elements and the geometric abstraction of lines creates a powerful dialogue between tradition and modernity. As an homage to Cézanne, the work transforms the mountain into an almost universal subject – a place where imagination and reality boldly merge.

View from Bibemus – Mont Sainte-Victoire is an invitation to rediscover the wild beauty of nature through a prism where light and shadow are in perpetual dance.