artist/ Mathieu Questel

france

Mathieu Questel – Painter

Born in Rouen, France, in 1981, Mathieu Questel is a painter whose work draws deeply from American culture. Influenced by TV series, cult films, alternative music, and the golden age of skateboarding, his unconventional journey navigates between the worlds of art and digital media, forging a unique artistic vision that combines versatility with a passion for creative expression.

Artistic Approach
Mathieu Questel explores the passage of time and the transformation of ideals such as freedom, authenticity, and rebellion. Drawing inspiration from Californian youth during skateboarding’s golden era between the 1970s and 1990s, he invites viewers to immerse themselves in a temporal utopia, where the past is transformed into an imaginary space recreated through memory and art.

His works capture moments from an era defined by carefree attitudes and a sense of community, before the rise of omnipresent technology. By revisiting these memories, Mathieu Questel examines how these mythologized figures