A life dedicated to Art, Beauty & Imagination  

  

Raised between the vibrant light of the South of France and the elegance of Paris, Davina Shefet creates art that reflects the dual influences of these worlds. The luminous colours and ever-present light of Provence, paired with the refinement, beauty, and energy of Paris, infuse her work with a unique sense of balance and richness. Working across varied mediums—acrylics, oils, and more—her pieces blend bold colours, textured layers, and deeply personal narratives.

 

Inspired by French modern painters, Japanese and Persian art, literature, as well as the intricate beauty of decorative arts, textiles, and antiques, Davina Shefet invites viewers into a vibrant and imaginative world. Themes of love, sisterly bond, and touches of humour run through her work, alongside depictions of beloved animals and the objects she collects and cherishes.

 

With a background in fashion design, theater, and music—spanning from opera to jazz—her creative journey is multidisciplinary, enriching her art with elements of drama, rhythm, and storytelling. These influences give her paintings a distinctive style, where opulence and intimacy coexist in harmony.

 

Each piece is a celebration of colour, texture, and imagination, offering an escape into a world that is deeply personal yet endlessly inspiring.

 

CV

Davina Shefet
25/02/1988
Nationality Danish, born and raised in France 
Trilingual French, English, Danish
Currently based in Brighton, England

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2014: Bachelor - École de Communication Visuelle / School of Visual Communication, with options in illustration and a discipline named «Acte IV» which focused on realizing artistic projects and Contemporary Art Culture - Paris 

2006: French Baccalauréat with a special in Literature and Drama obtained with Honors - Lycée Bristol, Cannes 

 

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2021: Storefront Studio on Trafalgar Street in Brighton from December 2020 to December 2021

November 2019-January 2020: Solo exhibition «Opium Dreams» at the Leslie Curran Gallery, Florida, US (Leslie Curran representation until 2021)

March-April 2018: Solo exhibition of the Series «The Opium Dream» Espace Rue Bernard Palissy, Saint-Germain-des-Prés - Paris

2017: Commission installation and performance adapted from the video project I made in 2015 «Amour et liberté» for Agency CC and inauguration of Hotel Sir Nikolaï - Hamburg, Germany

2015: Commission of silk paintings and sculptures for «Arts for Patròn» event organized by Le Fruit Studio agency for Patròn Tequila - Atelier Basfroi, Paris 

2013: Group exhibition «Nomad Utopia» Caroussel du Louvre, Tranoï - Paris

 

 

2022: Artworks sold on Anthropologie

Press: Featured in House & Garden UK, Bo Bedre DK, Elle DK, Coveteur, RTL, Libération

2018: Featured in Saatchi Art Collection «Meet The New Figurative Painters»

Featured in Bo Bedre, article referencing the best places to buy art prints online

2016: Finalist at «Entrepreneurs des Métiers d’Art» organized by the Institut des Métiers d’Arts and Ernest and Young for the fashion brand project

2014: Finalist at Contest «Meilleurs Dessinateurs» Best Drawers held by newspaper Libération with the imposed theme: "Nocturnal portraits" - Series of illustrations, mixed media

 

 

2015 - 2018: Founder and Creative Director of fashion brand Davina Shefet which mainly focused on semi couture unique pieces, textile design, silk paintings and kimonos - Paris, France

2017: Scriptwriting of an original series called «Dreams and sticks», an autobiographical musical drama. The writing of this project lead me to intern at the Art Department at Zentropa during the filming of Lars Von Trier's movie: «The House that Jack Built» - Copenhagen, Denmark 

2014: Internship at Christian Lacroix, Studio Department, Graphic Design - Paris, France

Since forever: Songwriting, singing, producing - Pop, Soul, Jazz, Opera