Un lieu à soi

In Un lieu à soi (A Place of One’s Own), Christine Zima creates a contemporary interior conceived as a private retreat. Clean-lined sofas, a carefully arranged bookcase, a sculptural armchair and a delicate orchid shape a space where design meets intimacy.

The composition is built with remarkable graphic precision. Planes of blue, grey, black and ochre structure the room, while light entering through the large windows brings depth and serenity. Every element appears thoughtfully placed, creating a subtle balance between architectural discipline and domestic warmth.

At the heart of this quiet setting, books, lamps and familiar objects suggest a human presence without ever revealing it. The painting evokes the essential desire for a place of one’s own: a space in which to read, think, slow down and reconnect with oneself.

Both elegant and soothing, this work will appeal to collectors drawn to contemporary interiors, twentieth-century design and paintings that transform everyday life into a contemplative experience.