French Artist Featured
at Vinings Gallery

Several pieces of limited edition art by acclaimed French contemporary painter Alain Godon are now available at Vinings Gallery in Smyrna. The gallery is known as a one-of-a-kind art destination, and has chosen the unique work of Godon for its playful and imaginative pieces that capture the essence of each city he paints

“We explore artists from around the world and select those that we really like that will fit into the personality of the gallery. It’s as simple as that,” says Gary Handler, one of the country’s leading art consultants and one of the three partners who form the experienced and close-knit gallery staff. Handler believes that art needn’t be complicated. “After a long, tough day, you should be able to kick your shoes off, open up a bottle of wine, sit back and let that painting take you to a happy place.”

In Godon’s work, the viewer is transported into the artist’s colorful and whimsical world whether it is Paris, New York City, Amsterdam or Le Touquet, an elegant beach resort in the North of France. The artist recreates the sites and captures the spirit of the people, the monuments, and architecture. Recently, he was in South Florida to seek inspiration for his next series of paintings. He infuses his work with humor, and if one looks carefully there are family caricatures of his wife, his dogs and a self-portrait, all subtly painted into most of his pieces.

Alain Godon began his career painting chalk art on sidewalks outside of The Louvre Museum in Paris, and today the acclaimed artist has held exhibitions in major cities around the world including New York, Moscow, London and Bali. Christian Boeringer, former Commercial Director of the Louvre Museum, and Patrice Deparpe, Director of the Museum of Le Touquet, have dedicated an entire book to the artist, declaring him one of the best painters of his generation.

Godon fans are so devoted that his work has been sold before the paint has even dried; and some of his avid collectors have chartered flights just to attend openings of his exhibitions. To maintain the value of Alain Godon’s artwork, pieces are only sold through certified godonDealers. A certificate of authenticity is available for each piece of art purchased, with a unique process of electronic verification.

A limited edition of Alain Godon’s giclee prints can be seen at Vinings Gallery, 4686 South Atlanta Rd, Suite F
Smyrna, GA 30080-7080
Store hours are Monday-Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm,
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 
Sunday: 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm

About godonAmerica
Bernard Markowicz, who was formerly a partner with the prestigious international Opera Gallery, created godonAmerica in November 2009 He co-founded the high-end Opera Gallery, New York, and was Director of Opera Gallery Miami. Several years ago, while traveling with his son to the elegant beach resort of Le Touquet, Bernard discovered the brilliantly colored and captivating paintings by Alain Godon. As an avid art collector he recognized the success that Godon was receiving in Europe, and decided to bring his work to the States.

Bernard Markowicz is the exculsive U.S.A. agent for Alain Godon’s paintings and BildoReliefo works as well as CEO of godonAmerica, the publisher of Godon’s limited edition series sold only through registered godonDealers. For further information log on to
www.godonamerica.com

About Vinings Gallery
Anchored by three talented and trusted art representatives and consultants, Vinings Gallery offers an impressive mix of nationally recognized and emerging artists. Opened in December 1999, the soul of the gallery is found not only in its growing palette of more than 30 international painters and sculptors, but also in its small, close-knit staff of three. The trio explores artists from around the world and selects only those whose work fits into the personality of the gallery. Vinings success is based on their ability to find great artwork and provide their loyal clients top service and quality.

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