The Art of Philippe Benichou

    Without color I am lost. I see things as they are through the energy field of awareness produced by correct abstract forms through color.

    Universal Idea of Freedom by Philippe Benichou

    Universal Idea of Freedom by Philippe Benichou

    I aim at creating my art in the context of a universal idea of freedom.

    I am unquestionably against all physical and ideological manifestations of tyranny, oppression and imprisonment. I can’t imagine a better time to realign our hearts and spirits around a liberating idea of art as a contextual idea for unequivocal liberty.

    A harmonious painting to me is one in which fear has not penetrated; it is stable, clear and non-gaming.

    Universal thinking as a framework, is a context, which considers self as a fearless and transparent being in a constant state of playful creativity and expansion.

    I believe that man’s spirit deserves to be acknowledged, honored and celebrated. Perhaps our great cave artists understood the need for beautiful and hopeful thinking in action.

    This particular body of work represents my humble and patient dedication to what I believe to be the highest form of creative thinking: our free spirit in action.

    ©2010 Philippe Benichou

    LACDA 107 West Fifth Street Los Angeles, CA
    Opening Reception November 11, 7-9pm

    Philippe Benichou, also known as Eric Stone, is a French-American artist currently living in Bédoin, Mont Ventoux, France. Born in France in 1957, his mother, Arlette Oger, and his uncle, Jean Oger, were recognised artists in France. Philippe is also a highly respected figure within the performing arts field as an actor, voice artist and director. He’s the original founder of the Hollywood Actors Studio where he has taught and lectured on acting, creativity and artistic self-expression since 1989. Philippe formally studied with well-known art educator and sculptor Francis Coelho, in San Francisco, CA. Exhibitions of his work have taken place worldwide including those at MOCA Museum of Computer Art in New York and his paintings are found in many public and private collections in the U.S. and Europe. He is the recipient of awards in United States for his artistic merit. He continues to study art as it relates to self-realization and the healing powers of color and abstract compositions.

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