Sandrine Charraut
World Faces
Within and Beyond
A series of portraits capturing individuals in traditional attire and cultural settings, showcasing the beauty of different cultures.
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"Within" — honoring the inner journey of identity, tradition, and personal discovery reflected in the intimate, expressive portraits.
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"Beyond" — referencing the external landscapes, cultural symbols, and universal curiosity that surround each figure, suggesting movement, exploration, and wonder.
Lanterns of the Soul
540€
20x24 " (50x60 cm)
Mixed Media & Oil, on gallery canvas
Embrace the Journey...
Beneath the glow of countless lanterns, she embarks on a journey not just through the winding streets but through the depths of her own identity. The golden ring frames her in a moment of reflection, a portal between the past and the uncharted horizons ahead. Adorned in whispers of mystery and longing, she is a seeker—an explorer of self, navigating the flickering lights of possibility. The inscription on her back, "我是" (I am), marks the beginning of her revelation. Who she was, who she is, and who she is becoming—only the road ahead will tell.
The Seeker’s Gaze
540€
24x20 " (60x50cm)
Mixed Media & Oil, on gallery canvas
Ria´s eyes reflect the spirit of a wanderer, one who finds beauty in both the past and the path ahead. Draped in heritage, she stands between two worlds—rooted in tradition yet drawn toward the mysteries that lie beyond. What wonders lie beyond the lake? What tales are etched in the stones of the old city? She peers beyond the golden circle which marks not a boundary, but a portal to infinite exploration.
Fields of Reverie
450€
24x16 " (50x40cm)
Mixed Media & Oil, on gallery canvas
Amid the golden expanse of rice fields, Su Lin pauses—her gaze drifting beyond the horizon. The sun weaves stories into her weathered hat, the wind carries whispers of dreams yet unspoken. She is more than a worker of the land; she is a seeker, a dreamer, a quiet explorer of both earth and sky. What lies beyond the paddies? What future waits beyond the fields?
The Songkeeper of Petra
405€
16x16 " (40x40cm)
Mixed Media & Oil, on gallery canvas
They say the canyons of Petra hum with ancient tunes — but only the true wanderer can hear them. With strings that sing like shifting sands, the Songkeeper plays on his oud not just music, but memory. His melodies awaken spirits etched in rose-colored stone, guiding seekers through portals of time and myth. Follow the sound, brave traveler — for in his music lies a map to the hidden heart of the desert.
Inner Cosmos
495€
24x24 " (50x50cm)
Mixed Media & Oil, on gallery canvas
With the heart of an explorer and the spirit of a seeker, Inner Cosmos invites us into a realm where the boundaries between inner stillness and celestial wonder dissolve. The young voyager, hands clasped in reverence, stands at the threshold of discovery—his world awash with vibrant hues of introspection and curiosity. As the golden circle frames a temple and sky beyond, it becomes a portal to both ancient wisdom and uncharted inner landscapes. This artwork is a tribute to the eternal quest—to travel beyond stars or deep within the self, always led by wonder, reverence, and the thirst for truth.
Verses Across Time
495€
24x24 " (50x50cm)
Mixed Media & Oil, on gallery canvas
Guided by the explorer's soul, Verses Across Time captures a sacred moment of discovery—not across lands, but through language, memory, and spirit. The elder woman, wrapped in colors of fire and dusk, journeys through the sacred text like a traveler crossing hidden landscapes. Her backdrop is not just the Taj Mahal, but a threshold between earthly wonder and celestial knowing. Within the golden circle, past and present, prayer and pilgrimage, become one. This painting speaks to the explorer who seeks not only distant shores—but the wisdom etched in every word, and every wrinkle of time.
