BIOGRAPHY
"Beauty is the key that unlocks the doors to a better world"
cheraine collette
CHERAINE COLLETTE, 1993, EDE, THE NETHERLANDS
Inspired by nature’s intricate beauty and the treasures of human culture, venture beyond the boundaries of the realm of natural reality. For a decade Cheraine Collette’s work acts as a portal to tangible imaginary worlds, inviting viewers to rediscover the world with wonder, optimism, and harmony. In an era where celebrating beauty becomes an act of resistance, her art stands as a call to cherish and preserve the surrounding splendor, encouraging collective efforts to protect it for future generations.
She’s included in the permanent collection of the Museo d'Arte di Chianciano Terme and has exhibited at prestigious venues such as Art Basel Scope Miami, Contemporary Istanbul, Art Karlsruhe, and the 8th Biennale of Chianciano. She has held solo exhibitions in Amsterdam and Barcelona, with her work showcased in group exhibitions across the globe, including in Paris, Athens, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Miami, New York, East Greenwich, Tokyo, and more.
Cheraine’s work has been published by NG China Traveler, twice in 2020, and is featured by FORBES, My Modern Met, National Geographic, The Wallace Collection Museum, and many more. She received over 300 prestigious international awards and honors since her first participation in 2019, immediately winning 1st place at the IPA, and including two Golden Pangea Trophies from the internationally celebrated Siena Awards, and ‘Fine Art Photographer Of The Year’ from world-renowned institutions for her photographic paintings and books. An oeuvre that can be found in esteemed corporate and private collections around the world.
Cheraine's educational background includes a degree in Photographic Design from the University of Applied Photography (Fotovakschool, Netherlands), completed between 2012 and 2015. Her commitment to continuous learning led her to earn certificates in ‘Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization’ and ‘Seeing Through Photographs’, and several others from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA, New York) in 2023 - 2024.
SELECTION OF PRESS
300+ iNT'L AWARDS FROM WORLD RENOWNED INSTITUTIONS
INSPIRATIONS
"ART WITHOUT BEAUTY IS LIKE A SKY WITHOUT STARS — IT'S THE BEAUTY THAT ILLUMINATES THE WORLD WITH ITS BRILLIANCE." — Cheraine Collette
TO DISCOVER UNKNOWN TERRITORIES AND TO LOOK BEYOND THE EXPECTED
Collette’s artworks represent a harmonious blend of meticulous craftsmanship and boundless curiosity, showcasing elements captured through her lens in a variety of global settings.
The untamed beauty of national parks, the dramatic vistas of Volcanic Islands, and the architectural splendor of Europe’s palaces. This extensive journey to collect her visual materials is followed by a rigorous process of merging these photographs from diverse locations into cohesive artworks through the use of traditional painting methods.
Her art serves as a vibrant celebration of life, blending aesthetic allure with a thoughtful examination of the interplay between nature and human influence. Through symbols and themes inspired by Greek mythology, biblical stories, and fairytales, Collette’s work encourages an optimistic reflection on our relationship with the environment.
Her pieces invite us to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and the creative human spirit, while also contemplating the delicate balance necessary for coexistence between wildlife and anthropogenic landscapes. This optimistic perspective underscores the potential for harmony and mutual respect in the interaction between humanity and nature, offering hope for a future where both can thrive together.
SAVOIR-FAIRE
CREATING ARTWORKS INFUSED WITH DREAMS
Each piece is made entirely by her hand
Cheraine Collette values Savoir-faire, limitless creativity, and innovation. Photography and traditional painting techniques are harmoniously united to give birth to imaginative and awarded artworks and books, and luxurious silk scarves.
With the fusion of photography and painting techniques, Cheraine is not just an observer but a creator, using elements from her photographs as its foundation. Her digital canvas where she holds the power to bend the tangible reality and beauty of our world with the surreal and fantastical. Each stroke on her digital canvas becomes a deliberate choice in creating realms of imagination.
Each piece is made entirely by her hand, from the initial concept sketch to the construction and creation of the piece. Crafting compositions that transcend traditional boundaries of photography, consisting of up to hundreds of individual layers.
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COUNTRIES WHERE CHERAINE’S WORK IS COLLECTED
500
THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF LAYERS TO CREATE AN ARTWORK
313
PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS
32
EXHIBITIONS AND ART FAIRS WORLDWIDE
The production of the physical framed artwork is entrusted to the exceptional craftsmanship of awarded master printer ateliers in the Netherlands, Germany, and Rhode Island.
MASTER PRINTER ATELIERS
IN THE NETHERLANDS, GERMANY, AND RHODE ISLAND
GALLERIES
REPRESENTATIVE GALLERIES
Cheraine is represented by Villa Del Arte Galleries since 2021, having her solo show called 'MARVELS' first in Amsterdam in 2021 and later, at the beginning of 2022 in Barcelona. Her solo show was shown throughout their 3 galleries in Barcelona, including inside the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona.
ONLINE REPRESENTATIVE GALLERIES
VR GALLERY
DISCOVER FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
Launched in 2020, one of the World's first high-end virtual galleries.
An ongoing project by FERFERRO creative Architecture and Sculptures, with LEF3D production, and Cheraine Collette artworks.
BOOKS
MULTI-AWARD WINNING BOOKS
