Coralie Grillet, an illustrator from Geneva, draws her inspiration from the fleeting beauty of nature. Using a combination of meditative graphite drawings, watercolors, and pastels, she creates a peaceful world where people, animals, and plants coexist in harmony. Opening reception: Thursday, June 4, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Coralie Grillet, an illustrator from Geneva, draws her inspiration from the fleeting beauty of nature and the sense of harmony she feels when contemplating it. Through her creations, she invites the viewer to experience a moment of calm, a suspended interlude where gentleness reigns. Her ambition is to offer a visual journey to a peaceful world, a universe where humans, animals, and plants coexist in perfect harmony.
Inspiration comes from moments spent outdoors, drawing and painting in nature: gazing at the clouds, encountering animals unexpectedly, or losing oneself in the careful observation of the shapes and colors of plants. It is these timeless moments that become the heart of her work, transforming pure observation into a quest for visual poetry.
Her process is a blend of precision and lightness. The subjects are first rendered in graphite—a technique she favors for its meditative quality—then brought to life with color using watercolors and water-soluble pastels. The lush, expressive ornamental motifs, inspired by flora, blend seamlessly with the main subjects—a constant dialogue between structured line work and fluid color.
Beyond the canvas, Coralie brings her art to life outside the studio with a line of stationery and textile accessories featuring her designs (bags, pencil cases, everyday items), which she sells at craft and designer markets. Passionate about passing on her knowledge, she also shares her expertise through classes open to everyone, regardless of age or skill level, drawing on more than ten years of experience teaching visual arts.
At this exhibition, you’ll discover a selection of prints of original illustrations that invite you to linger and contemplate these worlds, where precise lines and delicate colors come together to celebrate nature.