I paint spaces shaped by human hands,
exploring the quiet presence and memory they hold.
Painter · Minneapolis, Minnesota
Sylviane
Paris
Permanent exhibition at the Northrup King Building · Studio 439 · Minneapolis
Studio 439 · Minneapolis
I am drawn to spaces shaped by human hands — parks, architectural structures, sculptures, and constructed environments that carry intention, care, and time.
My background in theatre design deeply shaped the way I perceive space, light, composition, and atmosphere.
In my paintings, I explore these places not only for their visual presence, but for what they hold beyond it: the quiet imprint of those who created them and those who have passed through them.
Alongside these public spaces, I am also drawn to more intimate scenes — still lifes that reflect a quieter, personal dimension of experience. A gentle celebration of life.
Creating Together
A commissioned painting begins with a conversation. It is a process of listening — to a place, a feeling, or a memory someone wishes to preserve. Together, we shape an artwork that becomes personal, meaningful, and deeply connected to its story.
Begin a conversationWe own a painting by Sylviane in our living room — a moment beautifully suspended in time, inspired by our old family bread oven. Every detail feels true. The stone bench, where my grandfather once sat, seems as if it is still waiting for him.
BM · Private commission
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The permanent exhibition is open to the public every Saturday from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM and by appointment.
Phone: (612) 750-0998
Northrup King Building
Studio 439 · Minneapolis, MN