a visionary artist
His beginnings
Originally from Burgundy, François Tapiézo moved to Provence in 1991, where he began his artistic work combining sand and natural pigments from the famous City of Ochres in Roussillon. His first works, exhibited in Brussels in 1992, received the Grand Prix du Mérite Artistique Européen. His talent was quickly recognized on prestigious stages such as the Salon d'Automne and the Grand Palais in Paris. Tapiézo stands out for his unique style combining abstraction and universal symbols, always in the service of light and emotion.
international recognition
Voted "Artist of the Year"
Voted Artist of the Year in Provence in 2012, François Tapiézo has established himself as an exceptional designer. His collaboration with companies such as Mane Fils and his participation in the Shanghai World Expo in 2010 mark key milestones in his career. His innovative style, combining modern techniques and historical inspirations, attracts art lovers and institutions, from French galleries to major international brands.
A workshop in Provence
Worldwide fame
Based in Roussillon, François Tapiézo opens the doors of his gallery and studio to thousands of visitors each year. Awarded TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice in 2023, he offers a unique immersion into his artistic universe, where each work is an invitation to travel and contemplation. His creations, exhibited worldwide, are now available online, allowing everyone to treat themselves to a piece of this timeless and luminous art.
A visionary artist between matter and light
Tapiézo is a contemporary artist whose unique artistic approach fuses sand, pigments, and geometry to create striking relief works. Inspired by cave art and the dreamlike world, he developed a unique technique that captures light and invites escape.
Exhibited in international art galleries and appreciated by collectors worldwide, Tapiézo offers an innovative approach where abstraction becomes a universal language. Each work is an exploration of texture and color, a subtle alchemy between strength and delicacy.
With a deeply intuitive vision, Tapiézo pushes the boundaries of creation by combining raw materials and timeless symbolism.
An immersion in the Roussillon Gallery
