Camille Bryen: Pioneer of Tachisme and Lyrical Abstraction Camille Bryen (1907 – 1977) stands as a singular figure in the landscape of French art after World War II, recognized primarily for his contribution to tachisme—a movement that championed abstraction rooted in spontaneity and emotion—and subsequently lauded as “the father of tachisme.” Born in Paris, Bryen’s formative years unfolded amidst the burgeoning artistic dynamism of Ridgewood, New Jersey, where he pursued a multifaceted education encompassing Hotchkiss School and Riverdale Country School. Despite facing challenges stemming f…