Artist Resume
Philippe Benichou is a French-American artist. He comes from a family of artists and actors. He studied painting and art history with his mother, artist Arlette Oger. He formely attended the Sorbonne University Paris III, New York University and UCLA School of Psychology. Philippe also studied and was greatly encouraged by well known art educator, artist and sculptor, Francis Coelho, in San Francisco, CA. In addition to being a painter, Philippe, also known as Eric Stone, has worked extensively on the New York stage, soap operas, TV series and animation, in the United States. He’s the original founder of the Hollywood Actors Studio and Speakers & Artists International where he teaches, conducts seminars, and lectures since 1989. He continues to study art as it relates to personal growth and development.
Solo Exhibitions and Selected Group Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions and Selected Group Exhibitions
Commissions:
Digital Portraits: Maria Paleru; Maria Paleru; Rouen, France
Le Petit Prince; St. Barth International Music Festival; St. Barth, French Caraîbes
Awards and Honors:
2008 Honorable Mention; Museum of Computer Art Inaugural Exhibit; New York; Sept 2008
2008 Selected Artist for Tim Kelly and Pearl Lagoon Productions’ Feature Film titled
2007 Selected artist: The Spirit in Art. Paola Trevisan Contemporary Art in collaboration with Artex Arte Foundation.
2005 Invited Artistic Director for the Hofhaus Gallery, Saarlouis, Germany (Winter ’05 to Fall ’06)
2003 Best Artist August 2003; MOCA Museum Of Computer Art; New York, NY
2003 Selected Guest Artist: MOCA Museum Of Computer Art; New York, NY
2000 Invited Guest Artist; International Music Festival; St. Barth, French Caraîbes
1999 Invited Guest Artist; International Music Festival; St. Barth, French Caraîbes
Salons:
2005 Le Regard; Galerie Françoise Bolognini; Private Exhibit; Thionville, France.
2003 Le Language Abstrait; Salon des Bergues; Hotel des Bergues; Geneva, Switzerland
2000 Challenging Visions; Royal Hotel; Brussels, Belgium
2000 Shape & Content: Modern Abstracts; Salon Wilmes; London NW11, England
1997 Petites Œuvres Abstraites (Small abstract works); Salon Nouvelle Époque; Paris, France
1997 Festival de l’Art (Summer Art Festival); Salon Chevrier; Gassin, France
Publications:
1994 The Challenge of the Actor: Freeing the Actor Within; H.A.S Publications. Los Angeles, CA
1996 How to Get the Right Start in Acting. H.A.S Publications. Los Angeles, CA
1996 French Bred; One man comedy show; Self-published; Los Angeles, CA
Lectures-Invited Presentations-Seminars-Workshops: (partial listing)
Philippe Benichou has conducted seminars, lectured and taught extensively on the subject of creativity, empowerment and self-expression since 1987. He has been a frequent solo and group speaker at many public and private institutions and theaters around the country and abroad. In addition to lectures and presentations, Philippe has taught regularly since 1983. Freeing the artist within has been his ongoing challenge and committed course of action, helping many people reach a healthier level of awareness, creativity and self knowledge. He believes the destination in art and life is perfect harmony and the purpose freedom from old conditioning and fear based oppressive contexts. He is the original founder of the Hollywood Actors Studio. Eric Stone is Philippe Benichou’s stage name in Hollywood.
2003-08 Universal thinking: A New Contextual Framework for Art & Freedom; Hollywood Actors Studio, LA, CA
2003-04 From Formulation to Completion: Art Projects Coaching Series; The Acting Place, Beverly Hills, CA
2000-05 Sourcing Ourselves in Abundance & Completion: Monthly Series; The Acting Place, Beverly Hills, CA
1998-00 Freeing the Artist within: Ongoing Monthly Lectures; Stages Inc., Open Forums; Hollywood, CA
1995-99 Putting our Dreams into Action: Lecture Series (6 monthly sessions); Boston University, Boston, MA
1990-92 Creation versus Duplication: Workshop Series; Santa Barbara Catholic Church; Santa Barbara, CA
1989-92 Empowerment Series; A Framework for Living Creatively; Crane School, Montecito, CA
Teaching:
2003-06 Speakers & Artists International, Inc. San Dimas, CA. Lectures & Seminars on public speaking.
2003-03 Acting & Voice Over Coach & Consultant for Walt Disney Feature Animation department; Burbank, CA
2001-03 Private art students; Amy Lewis, Alex Lvosky, Mary Remar, Jack Root, Randy Brazie.
2000-03 The Acting Place, Los Angeles, CA
1999-03 Hollywood Actors Studio, Beverly Hills, CA
1989-99 Eric Stone Studio; Santa Barbara, CA
Recent Press Articles:
Memberships and Affiliations:
Author Member of Sane Society. http://www.sanesociety.org/
Member of Vistage International, Inc.; the largest CEO membership Organization in the world.
Sits on Board of Mill Valley Art Program, Mill Valley, CA (1999)
Screen Actors Guild member since 1980
Honorary Member of the New York Actors studio (1980)
Member of Consultants West Association; Los Angeles, CA (2008-Present)
Founder, President & CEO of Speakers & Artists International, Inc. (1987 - 2004)
American Federation of Radio & Television Artists member since 1979
American Actors Equity Member since 1982
Founder of the Eric Stone Studio; Santa Barbara, CA (1989)
Founder of Hollywood Actors Studio; Hollywood, CA (2000)
Member Song Studio; New York, NY (1985)
Member of The Hunger Project since 1984
Original member of Voice Group International, Inc. since 1994
Guest Artist & Contributor: MOCA Museum Of Computer Art; New York, NY
Member of IVA (Integrated Voice Association), Los Angeles, CA (2003)
Education:
1971 Aristide Briand Institute, Lons Le-Saunier, France
1975 Marcel Gimond College; Aubenas, France (Baccalaureate Degree: Philosophy, Art & French Literature)
1975 University of Besançon, Besançon, France (Medical College Preparation)
1976 Medical School of Nice; Nice, France
1977 UCLA School of Psychology, Los Angles, CA
1977 Santa Monica College (Art & English Literature) Santa Monica, CA
1977-78 Sorbonne University (Theatre Arts); Paris, France (D.E.U.G Degree)
1978-86 Alice Hermes Shakespearean & Dialects intensive programs; HB Studios, New York, NY
1980-82 New York University, New York, NY (Toward BFA in Film & Television)
1978-86 Graduate HB Studio: Professional Acting School; New York, NY
1980-81 Honorary member of the New York Actors Studio; New York, NY
1984-86 Tony Allen Acting Studio graduate; New York, NY
1984-86 Gary Patterson Song Studio; New York, NY (Singing)
1984-85 Judith Unland: Michael Chekhov Technique; New York, NY (Improvisation, Song & Performance Skills)
1985 Graduate Landmark Education; Forum & Advanced Course Programs; New York, NY
1987 Graduate IFLP Leadership & Excellence Program; Landmark Education; Los Angeles, CA
1986-88 Meisner Acting Technique graduate; John Patterson Meisner Program; Los Angeles, CA
1994-98 Advanced Training in Dubbing Animation & Movies with Voice Group International, Burbank, CA
1984-88 Trained Extensively in various corporate organizations; For Business Coaching, Communication Skills.
Time Management & Public Speaking; New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA
Private Study:
1986-02 Student of late Francis Coelho; San Francisco, CA (Art History, Art Education, Composition, Design)
1978-86 Student of Herbert Berghof & Uta Hagen; New York (Art History, History of Dance, Theatre & Music)
1980-84 Worker extensively with Lee Strasberg’s New York Actors Studio (Technique, Scene Study, Improv.)
1999-02 Continuing Student of late Arlette Oger; France (Style, Rhythm and Composition)
Private Collections: USA and Europe: (partial listing)
Patrick Bruel and Amanda Sthers, Paris, France
Gérard Présgurvic, Paris, France
Frances & Jill DeBroff, St. Barth, French Caraîbes
Gary Barnbaum, Woodland Hills, CA
Arlette Oger Estate Permanent Collection, Ste Hermine, France
Uta Hagen, New York, NY
Nicolas et Maria Monflier-Paleru, Rouen, France
Pierre et Michelle Benichou, Lons le-Saunier, France
Amy Lewis, Los Angeles, CA
Pascal Benichou, New York, NY
Damian Ryan, Pasadena, CA
Gallery representation:
Vivendi Galerie; Paris, France
La Galerie des Molières; Miramas, France
Gallery Hofhaus; Saarlouis, Germany
Arthus Gallery; Brussels, Belgium
La Galerie; Luxembourg Ville, Luxembourg
Johnson Art Collection; Los Angeles, California, USA
World Dome Fine Art Gallery; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
MOCA Museum Of Computer Art; New York, NY USA
Galerie Theresa; Zurich, Switzerland
Internet Gallery Representation:
Best MOCA Artist (August 2003) http://www.museumofcomputerart.com
D’Art: The Market Place The Internet Art Database™
Philippe Benichou Online Gallery; Artist Benichou
Period gallery
Art4Heart Gallery http://gallery.art4heart.info
My Art Space Gallery, http://www.myartspace.com
Saatchi Gallery London Contemporary Art Gallery http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/
Art Online; http://www.art-online.com/
To me, medium and technique are subordinate to idea. Art is only a means of transport, so the ideas can be seen in a new language, regardless of the medium. It thus becomes the differentiated language of the unique expression of the artist.
When I am no longer preoccupied with mundane thriving and surviving, I am free to express my true potential.
