I am very happy that I can participate in an international exposition in Orleans, France, called: “Happiness reflected in Art”. The main organizer in Lou Smedts. It is from 13 to 21 November, 2021.
This is a postponed exposition because of the Covid pandemic. And still it is difficult to travel. Please, the people who can come, enjoy the exposition!!!
“In-Motion” Horsehair Raku Vases.
At the exhibition!
The 7 residence people: Sharon, Kara, Sherry, Swanica, Nadine, Karla and Melissa.
The Mediterranean coast toward Cannes.
We’re 3 days in the program and made our acquaintances and introductions and presentations. It is great to meet so many new people again from Australia, Mexico, USA, France, South Africa, and I from the Netherlands.
A delicious “Nicoise” salad.
Beautiful Mediterranean Sea.
My villa mates Melissa from South Africa and Sherry from the USA.
Mediterranean Coast.
We spend quite some time with talking about our goals and how to get there.
We also made some beautiful walks. The rain stopped and the sun came out, although the wind was blowing with refreshing air.
An old church in the neighborhood, but in complete disrepair.
Some red “ocre” colored mountains.
The old church with Mimosa tree.
Today, Kara taught us some “Wire” drawing. First, you had to draw the person across from you with one continuous line without looking on the paper and only to the person. And then after that you made that drawing out of wire. It was not easy, but the results were not bad and we had much fun doing it.
Of course, we also started our work with clay and for everybody that is their own wonderful research and discovery.
Made from copper wire.
I drew Kara’s picture with one line and then used the wire. Not easy.
Kara, who taught the course, drew me and made the wire picture.
The sunset of tonight.
Tomorrow, I will go to Saint Raphael near Nice for the Ceramics Residency “Rise” organized and mentored by Wendy Gers and in the workshop facility of Lauren Kearns from February 16 to March 16, 2020. We will be with around 7 people. Sherry, Melissa and I will be staying in a villa.
I am looking forward to this new experience and challenge!!
Lauren Kearns and Wendy Gers
