The Thomas Atelier represents a curated selection of exceptional artists from France, placing their work within the most discerning American interiors. Guided by a refined, highly considered approach, we bridge European artistry with the evolving language of contemporary design, offering works that feel rare, intentional, and quietly distinctive, from Paris to the Riviera.
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What we do
The Thomas Atelier connects the American design community with France’s thriving art world, sourcing standout art and antiques from talented artists and artisans. We bring you unique, storied objects and personally advocate for you, negotiating directly with artists and dealers to get the best pieces for your space.
From coordinating shipping to providing renderings and offering tailored options for your project, we make sourcing easy and inspiring. Whether you're a designer, collector, or simply appreciate quality, we’re here to help.
Art by John Mejia 59" x 59"
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Art by Guillaume Cavalier 59" x 59"
Meet our Artists
We represent a select group of exceptional artists whose talent, distinct perspectives, and relentless drive position them as a compelling force in the contemporary art world. Their work pushes boundaries, offering pieces that captivate, elevate, and command presence in any space.
Guillaume Cavalier, a self-taught artist born in Nice in 1994, left his studies in 2014 to pursue art in London. Immersed in the city's dynamic art scene, he developed his distinctive style, which led to his first solo exhibition, "L'Homme en Vrac," in 2016. Mentored by Jean Ferrero, he became part of the École de Nice and Nouveau Réalisme movements.
Guillaume's work has been exhibited across France and Europe, with notable shows in Paris, Saint-Tropez, and Barcelona, and in 2020, his paintings reached American audiences in Palm Beach and Beverly Hills. He collaborates with prestigious hotels and galleries, including Le Méridien and Cyril Kamar’s Montreal gallery.
Guillaume’s art, celebrated for its cultural diversity and respect for all forms of creativity, continues to evolve, with upcoming solo exhibitions and new global partnerships.
Rebekah MacKay is an American abstract artist based in Nice, France, known for creating expansive, layered works that explore paradox through paint, texture, and line. With a B.F.A. in Fine Art from Syracuse University and an M.S. in Photography, she blends innate talent with years of focused study.
Before dedicating herself fully to her art, Rebekah worked in creative services at Ralph Lauren, curating global showroom installations and producing photo campaigns for brands like Prada and Walmart. In 2017, she founded her own creative agency, where she led projects for major clients like Elle France and Jet.com.
Her return to abstract expressionism marks a powerful evolution, with each piece capturing the passage of time and the interplay of chaos and serenity. Rebekah invites viewers to experience the beauty of contradiction, where every canvas unfolds a unique narrative.
John Mejia, a self-taught artist born in 1976 in Cali, Colombia, moved to Paris in 1998, where he immersed himself in the city’s vibrant art scene. Inspired by the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and Montmartre’s portrait artists, he developed a unique style that blends Latin passion with French sensuality.
Now based in Mougins, France, Mejia’s work captures the essence of people and places with a distinctive balance of color, atmosphere, and mystery. Influenced by masters like Picasso, Matisse, and Chagall, his art has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and hotels from Cannes to Miami.
In 2016, Mejia gained international recognition for his powerful interpretation of the July 14th attack. In 2024, he presents "Les Grands Maîtres" at the Antibes Art Fair, showcasing his mastery of charcoal and expressive techniques in a new chapter of his artistic journey.
Kaitlin Kraemer born in 1985 is an American artist from Boston, Massachusetts. She holds a BA in Anthropology and Studio Fine Arts from Union College and a graduate certificate in Oil Painting from Tufts University, and further studied at The Marchutz School of Fine Arts in Aix-en-Provence. She has been based in France since 2018, where she focuses on her artistic practice.
Working in oil and copper, Kaitlin creates richly textured compositions that explore the relationship between environment and emotion. Her work balances beauty and corrosion, capturing the tension between serenity and chaos through layered surfaces and nuanced color. Rooted in themes of transformation and adaptation, her practice reflects the shifting nature of the human experience and invites a deeper, more considered engagement with one’s surroundings.
Patrick Obeika, born in 1965, Beirut is a French-based artist whose work is shaped by a deeply personal shift away from a conventional professional life toward a singular commitment to painting. After studying engineering and continuing his education at the Arts Décoratifs in Paris, he spent several years in the corporate world before ultimately stepping away in search of a more authentic and essential form of expression. Since the early 2000s, painting has become his primary language, developed through a disciplined, almost ritualistic process grounded in observation, repetition, and long periods of stillness. His practice is defined by a physical engagement with materials, where surfaces are built, altered, and worked over time, allowing each piece to carry the trace of its own making. Rooted in themes of memory, presence, and quiet introspection, his work unfolds with a restrained intensity, offering a contemplative and deeply human experience.
Benoît Queroix, known as L’oiseau noir, is a multidisciplinary artist whose work moves seamlessly between music, writing, and painting. With a singular voice and an instinctive visual language, he creates an immersive world where sound and image echo one another, each composition unfolding like a story, each painting carrying the rhythm of a song.
His practice explores the fragility of the human experience—love, memory, and the quiet light that persists through imperfection. Blending raw emotion with a contemporary aesthetic, his work reveals layered faces, fragmented forms, and expressive marks that feel both intimate and universal.
Unbound by discipline, L’oiseau noir approaches creation as a continuous dialogue between mediums. His work is deeply personal yet widely resonant, an honest, intuitive expression that captures something rare: the ability to move between sound and color while remaining unmistakably his own.