Patrick Fossey’s artistic journey is rooted in drawing—a discipline he considers foundational to his work as a painter, sculptor, and printmaker. His creative process often begins with a return to sketches in pencil, ink, or watercolor, which he describes as a way to "restart the machine." For Fossey, drawing is more than preparation—it is the essence of visual thought that informs all his mediums.
As a sculptor, Fossey embraces paradox: he seeks to transform heavy materials into works that feel light and aerial. His sculptures explore the tension between form and space, relying on the interplay of lines, shadows, and light to create a sense of movement and suspension. Some pieces are designed to be hung, subtly rotating with the air and offering viewers ever-changing perspectives.
Fossey often blends sculpture with graphic and pictorial elements, merging dimensions to emphasize structure and enhance interpretation. His work is both dynamic and contemplative, inviting the viewer to engage with space, form, and the invisible forces that shape them.
Now based in Genalguacil, Málaga, a village known for its strong artistic identity, Fossey continues to explore new visual languages and contribute to the international art scene.
Patrick Fossey is a French artist whose work spans painting, sculpture, and design. He studied oil painting with Yves Ramette in Paris before earning his architecture diploma from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts (ENSBA), where he also trained in sculpture under René Couturier. Later, in Mexico, he continued his sculptural studies with Rafael Viard at the Universidad Veracruzana.
Throughout his career, Fossey has balanced artistic practice with education, teaching design and urban landscaping at the Universidad Veracruzana and guiding thesis projects at the Escuela Superior de Diseño Gestalt in Jalapa. His work has been exhibited internationally since 1978, with solo shows in Mexico, France, and Spain. His recent bronze sculptures are showcased by Es-Artegallery in Marbella, participating in prominent art fairs such as JustMad Madrid and ArtMarbella.
He now lives and works in Genalguacil, a mountain village in the province of Málaga, Spain, where he continues to develop and exhibit his art.
