Ernest Audibert was born in 1922 in Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France. Audibert grew up immersed in the light, colors, and coastal scenery of the Provence region. Deeply inspired by the light and landscapes of the Provence and Mediterranean regions, he developed a distinctive style focused on capturing the vibrant essence of southern France. Rather than a generic Mediterranean painter, Audibert became known as a dedicated chronicler of his local environment through bold, expressive works.

His paintings, primarily oils on canvas, feature thick impasto textures and a rich, colorful palette that avoids black. Audibert excelled in landscapes of coastal scenes such as Martigues and Cassis, as well as lively still lifes with flowers, fruits, fish, and ceramics. His technique emphasized strong contrasts between light and colored shadows, creating voluminous, energetic compositions full of Provençal charm. Audibert exhibited in France in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon in 1976, in Paris in 1990, and at Wally Findlay Galleries in Paris in 1994. His works have been widely collected and sold at auction. A notable admirer was Joseph Ricard, who acquired many pieces.

Audibert passed away in 2017. His paintings continue to be appreciated for their optimistic celebration of light, color, and the simple pleasures of Mediterranean life. Reproductions of his works, especially Martigues and Verdolier, are popular for home decor. He remains a representative figure of post-war French regional painting rooted in impressionist and post-impressionist traditions but executed with a distinctly personal, textured vitality.