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Aurore de la Morinerie
Aurore de la Morinerie
Born	1962; Saint-Lô, France
Nationality	French
Alma mater	École Duperré
Website	auroredelamorinerie.com

Aurore de la Morinerie (born 1962 in Saint Lô, France) is a French artist and illustrator recognized for her minimalist and evocative ink and monotype illustrations.^[1] She currently resides and works in Paris, France.

Artistic career

Aurore de la Morinerie initially trained in fashion design at the École Duperré in Paris before transitioning to illustration.^[2] Her artistic style is influenced by her studies in Chinese calligraphy, which she integrates into her work through fluid, abstract forms, refined brushstrokes, and a pronounced use of negative space.^[3] Her work frequently explores themes of nature, movement, and the human form, evoking a serene and meditative quality.^[3]

Her illustrations have been published in Vogue and featured in campaigns for luxury brands such as Hermès,^[1] Chanel, and Maison Margiela. In addition to her individual artwork, she operates a studio specializing in bespoke illustration services for luxury brands and editorial projects. Her contributions to the fields of art and design are celebrated for their elegance and craftsmanship.

Exhibitions

Aurore de la Morinerie's work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions worldwide. Highlights include:

2024:

The Great Expedition: Tara, Art, and Science to Reveal the Ocean – Le CENTQUATRE, Paris, France (16 November 2024 – 2 March 2025).
Fashion – VLC Gallery by Akio Nagasawa, Toranomon, Japan (22 July – 29 November 2024).
In the Wave – Campredon art & image, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, France (30 March – 6 October 2024).
The Rays and Shadows – Akio Nagasawa Gallery, Ginza, Japan (11 April – 1 June 2024).

2022:

Study 3 with Aurore de la Morinerie – Ephemera Kyoto '22, Honen-in Temple, Japan (19 November 2022).
Aurore de la Morinerie – Galerie Anthologie, Paris, France (30 June – 15 July 2022).

2019:

#FINAESTAMPA_, Illustration and Fashion – Museo ABC, Madrid, Spain (15 January – 19 May 2019).
Masters of Fashion – Galerie Stefan Vogdt, Munich, Germany (14 September – 25 October 2019).

2018:

Tribute to Alaïa – Akio Nagasawa Gallery, Aoyama, Japan (29 November 2018 – 23 February 2019).

Public and Private Collections

De la Morinerie's works are included in the collections of:

Palais Galliera, Fashion Museum of the City of Paris.
Private collectors, including in Japan and Joëlle Chariau.

Artist books and bibliography

Publications include:

Tara: Artists Reveal the Ocean (2024), The Eyes Publishing.
Atlas of Perfume – Louis Vuitton (2024), Thames & Hudson.
The Rays and Shadows (2024), Akio Nagasawa Publishing.
A Journey to Cognac (2023), Flammarion.
Mediterranean Sea (2022), Louis Vuitton.^[4]^[5]
Non-Animal Origin (2022), Éditions Chêne.
Rediscovered Fashion: The Treasured Dresses of Countess Greffulhe (2015), Paris-Musées.
#FINAESTAMPA_ Illustration and Fashion (2019), Museo ABC.
Sammode: In Full Tube (2020), Flammarion.
Quatremer le Céleste (2017), Éditions MeMo.
Lancel: A Parisian Maison Since 1876 (2016), Flammarion.
Who Are You? What Do You Do? (2013), Éditions MeMo.
Tara Oceans: Chronicles of a Scientific Expedition (2012), Actes Sud.
How Adam Named the Animals (2000), Desclée De Brouwer.
Tibetan Tales: Akhu Tonpa and the Wealthy Horseman (2007), École des Loisirs.
Taste of Asia: An Encyclopedia of Asian Cuisine (2001), Philippe Picquier.
Fish Sins (2000), Philippe Picquier.
The Book of Noodles (1999), Philippe Picquier.