STEEVEN SALVAT _
Born in 1990 in Menton and now based in Paris, Steeven Salvat developed an early passion for drawing and painting. From a young age, the natural world and living forms have been central to his artistic exploration, forming the foundation of an imagery approached with near-meditative focus.
His work is influenced by major figures such as Albrecht Dürer, Gustave Doré, Moebius, and Walton Ford, from whom he draws a deep appreciation for precision, detail, and technical rigor. Through a meticulous network of fine, layered hatching, his drawings recall the aesthetic of traditional engraving while asserting a distinctly contemporary sensibility. Each line bears witness to time, patience, and a carefully controlled gesture.
Steeven Salvat's artistic universe is built on a subtle tension between the living and the inanimate. Animals, rendered with almost scientific accuracy, are paired with refined and historically charged objects?elements of goldsmithing, antique sculptures, gemstones, and botanical forms. This dialogue creates visually striking compositions in which animality meets artifice, and organic life intertwines with cultural heritage.
At the crossroads of baroque and contemporary aesthetics, Steeven Salvat's work achieves a delicate balance between tradition and innovation. Marked by remarkable precision and refinement, his practice invites close contemplation, hovering between careful observation and a sophisticated, poetic imagination.
