In contrast to his abstract paintings, Demarchelier’s figurative work includes striking, almost intuitively familiar landscape scenes as well as still lives enriched by patina hues and balanced by intelligent composition. His portraiture ranges from the bold simplicity suggestive of pre-pop portraits, to energetic and brightly defined human forms caught in the in-between moments of reverie, realization and reminiscence, to faceless bodies in private poses that reveal an undetected inner intimacy. Trained by St. Petersburg master painter Leonid Gervis, Demarchelier has been active for the past 25 years. A native of Normandy, he currently lives in New York City and Shelter Island, where he keeps a studio.