An artist between sea and kitchen
William Consoli, an artist between sea and kitchen, exhibits his world in Hyères.
Originally from Monza, Italy, William Consoli first embraced cooking with passion. Coming from a Neapolitan family, he grew up surrounded by flavors and colors, elements that marked his childhood. After training at hotel school, he left Italy to work abroad.
In 1996, a classified ad led him to Hyères, where he was hired as a cook. Since then, he alternates between his restaurant in La Capte and trips abroad.
THE SEA AS THERAPY With two childhood friends, he opened a first restaurant before settling down in La Capte. But the sea quickly became a source of inspiration for him. Passionate about water activities like kayaking, freediving, or sailing, he crossed the Atlantic by sailboat in 2014.
This experience marked a turning point in his artistic career: on the boat, he rediscovered painting and dedicated himself to watercolors capturing the essence of the present moment.
Today, William Consoli explores different artistic techniques in his studio. He has notably become passionate about Gyotaku, a traditional Japanese art consisting of printing the impression of a fish on paper or fabric.
"The sea is much more than a simple setting, it is a real therapy," confides the artist. His paintings, imbued with this connection, bear witness to his love for the sea and his desire to share this beauty with the world.
Always curious, he continues to sail, brush in hand and heart at sea, in search of ephemeral places to exhibit his works.
Laurette PARAY - Photo Philippe OLIVIER.