About Cecile
I grew up, second among five siblings, in a house filled with classical music and dedicated to the love and appreciation of literature. I was inexplicably attracted to drawing and as far as my early memories go back, I recall having pencil, chalk or color crayons in my hand.
Surrounded by music and books I spent countless hours alone in the attic room of our old house, drawing away in an attempt to make my imaginary world spring to life.
Born into a dynasty of lawyers I predictably pursued a formal legal education although brush, pen or pencil were never far away.
Shortly after graduating I realized that, for me, being fully immersed in creating art was the only sensible way to celebrate life fully. I decided to pursue my dream and become a professional artist, to share my vision of a universe in color and light with the world, while inspiring others to partake of beauty through my art. I never looked back!
Early, travels throughout Southern Europe, North Africa and Asia provided the main source of inspiration; traveling and painting became an inseparable duo. Progressively, my distinctive style prevailed over the subject matter.
Art collectors, enticed by an unconventional, almost provocative approach to watercolor and acrylics seemed charmed by a vast array of subject matter; by an often mural-sized format and by the a constant evolution of expression and technique.
Critics too underscored the broad thematic explorations, the juxtaposition of denseness and transparency and the dance of texture, light and movement.
It has been wonderfully rewarding to be a gallery artist. Yet, after 20 years, I started to grow restless to connect personally with individuals who respond so positively to my art. I began to increasingly enjoy the excitement and joy of pursuing commissioned work and the lasting friendships it brings, as well as other alternative venues that help me share my art with all.
I hope that my story and my art will inspire you to live your dream, to fearlessly pursue your passion and to bring your light to the world!
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- Cecile's Bio -
Born in Ghent, Belgium Cecile has been painting since early childhood.
After completing a formal education as a lawyer and following a brief career in the international environmental arena, she decided to devote her life to painting.
The renown Belgian painter Jacques Wolmans profoundly influenced the young artist, acting as a de facto mentor. He urged her to forgo a formal art education, which, he believed would tamper with the spontaneity of her expression and with her emerging style.
Within two years of their initial encounter Cecile had her first solo show in a popular Brussels gallery, L’Angle Aigu.
For the next twenty years she went on to have biennial solo gallery exhibitions throughout Europe.
Cecile has been actively involved in group exhibitions with organizations such as the European Institute for Watercolor and participated in international salons, fairs and juried events such as the Salon d’Automne in Paris, France and the Lineart International Art Fair in Ghent, Belgium.
She organized a number of fundraising events around her art, benefiting the World Wildlife Fund and other non-profit organizations or institutions.
Cecile’s paintings are part of private and corporate collections worldwide.
Her work has been featured in numerous European newspapers and magazines.
In 1997 Cecile moved to the United States. Her work has been displayed in high-end galleries across the Western United States, while she continued to honor her gallery engagements in Europe.
Since 2005 Cecile has prioritized her time on commissioned work and private showings in combination with fundraising activity.
Cécile Hubené
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
760 533 9496
Solo Shows
2015 through 2017 Essence at Two Bunch Palms, ongoing exhibition, Desert Hot Springs, California
2014 Essence at Two Bunch Palms, ongoing exhibition, Desert Hot Springs, California
2008 Timmons Galleries “Animalia* exhibition, Rancho Santa Fe, California
2003 Timmons Galleries, Rancho Santa Fe, California
1999 Galerie Zinzen, “Brussels 2000,” Brussels, Belgium
1997 Galerie Zinzen, Brussels, Belgium
Prime Forum Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland
1993 Galerie Zinzen, Brussels, Belgium
1990 Galerie Vyncke Van Eyck, Ghent, Belgium
Laureate Salon d’automne, Paris, France
1989 Galerie l”Angle Aigu, Brussels, Belgium
1988 Galerie Dolphyn, Lasne, Belgium
1987 Galerie Vyncke Van Eyck, Ghent , Belgium
Chateau de Lac, Genval, Belgium
Galerie L’Angle Aigu, Brussels, Belgium
1985 Galerie Quincambosse, Paris, France
Galerie L’Angle Aigu, Brussels, Belgium
Selected Group Exhibitions
2018 Thomas Anthony Gallery, Park City, Utah
2017 Thomas Anthony Gallery, Park City, Utah
2016 Thomas Anthony Gallery, Park City, Utah
2015 Thomas Anthony Gallery, Park City, Utah
2014 Thomas Anthony Gallery, Park City, Utah
2013 Thomas Anthony Gallery, Park City, Utah
2012 “Celebration of Fine Art” event, Scottsdale, Arizona.
2005 Timmons galleries, Solana Beach, California
Timmons galleries, Rancho Santa Fe, California
2003- 2007 Timmons Galleries, Rancho Santa Fe, California
2002 Beavercreek Fine Art, Beavercreek, Colorado
Thomas Anthony Gallery, Park City, Utah
Images Fine Art, St Helena, California
Timmons galleries, Rancho Santa Fe, California
2001 Vail Fine Art, Vail, Colorado
Beavercreek Fine Art, Beavercreek, Colorado
Thomas Anthony Gallery, Park City, Utah
Images Fine Art, Yountville, California
Images Fine Art, Napa, California
2000 Vail Fine Art, Vail, Colorado
Beavercreek Fine Art, Beavercreek, Colorado
Thomas Anthony Gallery, Park City, Utah
1999 Vail Fine Art, Vail, Colorado
Beavercreek Fine Art, Beavercreek, Colorado
1998 Beavercreek Fine Art, Beavercreek, Colorado
Vail Fine Art, Vail, Colorado
1997 Lineart, International Art Exhibition, Ghent, Belgium
Bush Gallery, Boulder, Colorado
1996 Galerie Zinzen 10th anniversary, Brussels, Belgium
Lineart, International Art Exhibition ,Ghent, Belgium
Dusseldorf International Art Fair, Dusseldorf, Germany
1995 Galerie Zinzen, Brussels, Belgium
Lineart, International Art Exhibition, Ghent, Belgium
1993 European Institute for Watercolors, Rome, Italy
1992 European Institute for Watercolors Dublin, Ireland and Touring Ireland
1991 European Institute for Watercolors, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
1990 Laureate Salon d’automne, Paris, France
1989 European Institute for Watercolors, Brussels, Belgium
European Institute for watercolors, Den Haag, Netherlands
1988 Laureate Salon d’Automne, Paris, France
1987 Laureate Salon d’Automne, Paris
1986 Centre International d”art Contemporain, Paris
Laureate Grand prix de la Cote D’Azur, Cannes, France
Cabinets des petits formats, Paris
Galerie Rene Borel, Deauville, France
Selected Corporate Collections
AIG, Paris, France
Jean Coutu pharmacies, Chambly, Quebec, Canada
Uno restaurants, Boston, Massachusetts
Rolex Benelux, Brussels, Belgium
Sawyer Enterprises, Boston, Massachusetts
Selected Bibliography (*Reviews)
Kip Hill , “ Art on the Green brings out Coeur d’Alene’s creativity,” The Spokesman Review, August 4, 2013
* Leigh Timmons, “Animalia,” Rancho Santa Fe Review, 2008
* Doreen Shenassa , “Abstract artist lives in World of Dreams,“ The Desert Sun, June 12, 2005
* Caroline Tricot, Voyage dans L’univers de Cecile Hubene, Publications de l’universite de Liege, 2004
Arts and Entertainement, The San Diego Tribune, October 7, 2004
“ Artist at Timmons Galleries,” Del Mar Times, November 2002
* Cecile Hubene a la Galerie Zinzen,” Bravo Uccle, October 1999
* The Texture of Daily Life,” Woman’s Magazine, September 1998
* Stephane Rey, “Tous les marches du monde,” l’Echo de la Bourse, September 19, 1997
* Anita Nardon,”Dix ans pour Zinzen,” Ideart, June-September 1996
* Stephane Rey, “Une foule bariolee,” l’Echo de la Bourse, May 1996
* Anita Nardon, “Cecile Hubene,” Saison Theatralement Votre, October 1993
* Exposition Cecile Hubene, Radio Broadcasted Publications, October 1993
* Jean Marie Binst, Deze week in Brussel, De Standaard, October 1993
* R.C.,”Reissouvenirs van Cecile Hubene,” Het Volk, November 1989
* Joelle Burny, “Cecile Hubene; A comme Asie et Aquarelle...” Le Soir, November 1989
Selected Bibliography (*Reviews)
* Y.V.C., “Cecile Hubene expose a Lasne,” Vers l’avenir, November 23 1988
* Cecile Hubene, AWCB’s Artist of the Month,” Rendez-vous, September 1987
* Paul Caso, Arts-Culture; Au fil des galeries d’art, Le Soir, May 30, 1987
* Stephane Rey, L’Actualité des Beaux-Arts, Vie Culturelle; “Cecile Hubene,” L’Echo de la Bourse, May 29, 1987
* Paul Caso; Au fil des galeries d’art,” Le Soir, February 1987
* Terres d’Accueil,” Tendances, Trends, January 1987
* R.C, “Aquarellen uit zonniger streken,” Het Volk, January 30, 1987
* Joelle Burny, “Coup de pinceau,” Libelle magazine , February 1987
* Madeleine Van Outenhove; Chronique Artistique, “Cecile Hubene", Courrier de Gand, February 6, 1987
“ Belgian artist raises funds,” The Register June 12, 1985
* Elleen Moon, Belgian artist to help center,” The Register, June 3, 1985
* Anita Nardon, “Cecile Hubene,” Bruxelles Europe, February 1985
* Anita Nardon, “Un climat écologique,” Trends March 1985
*Stephane Rey; L’actualité des Beaux-Arts, “Cecile Hubene”,’l’Echo de la Bourse”, March 22, 1985
