Bastin Mireille

Mireille Bastin (Ukkel 1943 - 2026 Methamis). Painter. Self-taught. Naïve-expressionist style. From the press: "A Bastin can be recognized from a distance, without the slightest hesitation; one identifies the work by its aura, but also by its contours—it is, in effect, 'signed' from the very first brushstroke. Moreover, for the viewer who pays closer attention, a Bastin reveals the struggle the artist had to wage with the complexities of visual expression. The essence of Bastin’s art lies in this delightful reality: the anecdote is never an end in itself, but rather a key to unveiling a more fundamental truth. Her tireless quest for authenticity remains a sure guarantee of further discoveries to come." (R.P. Turine) Listed in BAS I, II and Twee eeuwen signaturen van Belgische kunstenaars (Two Centuries of Signatures by Belgian Artists). (Piron)