Stéphane Czyba is a French artist born in Lyon in 1956, Stéphane Czyba is a French artist born in Lyon in 1956. He studied art history and English literature at university and pursued a dual career in education and painting for over 40 years. A self-taught painter, he began creating art in his teens and held his first exhibition in 1980.
Throughout his career, CZYBA has showcased his work in numerous solo exhibitions across various countries, including France, Haiti, Ecuador, and Guyana.
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His artistic style is characterized by energy and intensity, often reflecting urban environments and themes of social commentary. He has also been influenced by artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat, evident in his use of letters, numbers, and symbols within his compositions.
Currently residing in Bidart, in the Basque Country of France, Czyba continues to produce and exhibit his artwork. His pieces are available for viewing and purchase on platforms such as Saatchi Art.
https://www.saatchiart.com/en-fr/stephaneczyba
BIO
Né à Lyon, France en 1956.
A étudié l’histoire de l’art et l’anglais à l’université pour ensuite mener une double carrière dans le secteur de l’éducation nationale et comme artiste peintre pendant 40 ans. Autodidacte, a commencé à peindre à l’adolescence et a fait sa première exposition individuelle à Londres en 1980.
TECHNIQUES UTILISÉES :
Essentiellement l’huile sur toile, parfois sur papier pour les petits formats. Par ailleurs l’acrylique sur toile, papier, ainsi que des techniques mixtes, seront utilisées pour des séries et installations récentes.
Enfin le fusain sur papier, notamment pour les portraits ou éventuellement des groupes de personnages.
INFLUENCES : BD, POP ART, Vidéo clips et cinéma, défilés de mode, etc.
ABOUT
Born in Lyon, 1956.
Studied history of arts & English at university before starting a two-fold career in education and as an artist for 40 years.
Self-taught, first solo show in London 1980.
Techniques used : mainly oil on canvas or paper for small artworks. Acrylic & mixed techniques for recent paintings and installations.
Charcoal on paper for portraits or small groups.
Main influences :
Comics, pop art, video clips and movies, fashion shows, etc.