French artist pays homage to Nanjing Massacre victims

Christian shows Chinese journalists some photos on his computer. [Photo/Xinhua]

According to the painter, "Deliverance" will be a part of the collection of the Nanjing Memorial Hall, and he hopes it will one day be put in the permanent exhibition in order for visitors to see his rendering of the massacre. He is currently working on new paintings, including a collaborative project with a Chinese painter.

A former employee in the chemical industry, Poirot began painting at the age of 26 when an accident on the job left him unable to return to work. Studying first at the regional level and then at the national level in Paris, the native of Alsace quickly developed both passion and technique.

In his career Poirot enjoyed growing success, with prizes earned in France and the United Kingdom, as well as gallery showings in several countries. He was honored when two paintings on exhibition in Paris were selected by former French President Jacques Chirac for his collection.