(1948-     )

Since the beginning of artistic creation, the human race has sought to capture beauty in its ideal form. The great Masters of the 15th century painted women in a busty way, considered then to be the perfect cannon. Linda Le Kinff's art represents this classic theme but it also reflects the personality of the modern woman: chic and independent.
Linda Le Kinff was born from a French mother and a Brazilian father. This rich blend of cultures can be felt in her art : in her paintings she combines the elegant and refined style of French society with the vivid and vibrant colors representative of the countries of Latin America. After traveling a lot, Linda has now established her workshop in France.
Linda's attraction to painting has always been natural and instinctive since her earliest childhood. However, as a student, she followed a rather classic and traditional course which did not destine her to pursue a career as a professional painter. Despite this, in the sixties, her regular connections with artists, painters and sculptors, finally led her to change direction and encouraged her to devote herself fully to painting.
She has also been greatly influenced by the many travels that she made around the world, and particularly her stays in Italy. She made her first trip to Italy at the age of 18 and was dazzled by both the culture and the history of this country, and the art of the Renaissance particularly touched her.
After this first stay, which was almost like a revelation, Linda returned regularly to Italy, making more or less long stays there, because it was there that she found the inspiration necessary for creation. Indeed, the richness and refinement of Italian culture have had, and still have, a major influence on her work. Linda, spent 15 years of her life in Italy.
It is still in this country that she learned, and perfected, in very diverse techniques, old and modern, such as the technique of egg tempera, gold leaf, acrylic, airbrushing, copper engraving... It is also expressed through techniques such as watercolor, pastel and ink. It was in Franco Cantini's studio, where she learned these procedures, and where she met painters of great renown such as Zancanaro or Chipola. Linda recognizes that these different experiences had a huge impact on the artist and her work.