Examining psychological states and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, this painting practice delves into themes of belonging, origin, and family. Cécile Lempert’s figurative works articulate what she calls a "detemporalization of nostalgia"—shifting the focus away from past longing toward present observations and social processes. Her compositions often employ a split-screen format, placing two subtly varied images side by side to highlight a temporal gap, creating a fragile border between moments. This technique introduces tension and a sense of the fleeting, confronting viewers with the challenge of capturing ephemeral presence. Lempert’s work is marked by a cinematic atmosphere that shifts between intimate tenderness and an unsettling sense of detachment. Drawing inspiration from a personal archive of film stills, family photographs, and details from classical European paintings, she crafts ambiguous scenes where familiar and uncanny elements coexist. ...
