GREGORY WATIN FRANCE, 1976

Gregory Watin transforms the overlooked and abandoned into vivid, immersive compositions that capture the essence of time and urban decay. Originally from France, he has gained international recognition for his distinctive urban style, exhibiting his work across Europe and the USA for over 15 years. His creative process begins with a photograph, which serves as a sketch, allowing him to immerse himself in the textures, colors, and stories embedded within forgotten cityscapes. Through bright colors and layered materials—wood, cardboard, paper, and plexiglass—he reconstructs these spaces, offering them a second breath of life. His work carries a sense of urgency, a need to seize a fleeting moment before it disappears, using spontaneous gestures, collages, and layers that reflect the energy of the city. Far from depicting urbanity as bleak or abandoned, his compositions reveal a rhythmic and colorful vibrancy, capturing the poetry of daily life. His work invites viewers to pause and truly see the spaces they pass by each day, transforming forgotten places into powerful visual narratives where time stands still, yet emotions and memories remain alive.