Crocq. How to pronounce the name of this town in La Creuse?
René with her art at Crocq
I say “crow” as in the bird.
I asked a Frenchman tonight, he said “cro” while swallowing the “uh” sound.
He said “it’s not ‘w’”.
See how hard it is to learn a second language?
Thursday’s event. 1001 réflets, was the annual international art exhibition held in the historic town of Crocq. Above, you can see the two medieval towers and the church on the crest of the hill.
The exhibit is housed on the second floor of the elementary school, in a large, open, and airy space that is light-filled and inviting.
The exhibition hall before installing the art
The theme of this year’s exhibit is 1001 Réflets which translates to “1001 Reflections” in English.
In support of the theme, I exhibited a large silk painting portraying the wall in my house in Georgia that includes framed art and a mirror that reflects the bathroom. The scene is from the time when my children were small (can you spot the rubber duckie?).
Positive/Negative [The Mirror]: (Reflections on everyday life)
What’s so very interesting to me, is this particular artwork is garnering a lot of interest, both in France and back home in the States. I secretly smile to myself when someone remarks on it, as it was created for, and exhibited in, my first solo exhibition back in 2001 at the Clayton Street Gallery in Athens, GA. This “new” interest in my painting tells me that my art is standing up to the test of time.
1001 réflets exhibition poster
I’ve included nine works of art in this exhibit, each with a title that reflects back to the theme of the exhibit: 1001 réflets. The prices on my paintings range from 350 to 650 euros. All but #1 includes a custom blonde wooden frame, and the euro, right now, is about equal to the U.S. Dollar, making it a great time to invest in art!
The nine paintings are listed here:
1) Positive/Negative [the mirror]: The Rubber Duckie (Reflection on Everyday Life)
2) Les Fayes / La Faye (Reflection on the Creation of Two Villages)
Les Fayes / La Faye
3) Brugmansia Sunset Trumpet Flower 1 + 2 (Reflection on the Beauty of Nature)
Brugmansia Sunset Trumpet Flower 1 + 2
4) At the Aubusson Train Station(Reflection on Travel)
Aubusson Train Station
5) Lee's Coffee Shop (Reflections on Japan)
Lee's Coffee Shop
6) View From the Library, Felletin (Reflections on Learning)
View From the Library, Felletin
7) Between Grande Rue et rue Chateaufavier, Aubusson (Reflections on Space)
Between Grande Rue et rue Chateaufavier, Aubusson
8) Château d'Arfeuille (Reflections on Time)
Château d'Arfeuille
9) Reflections on a Magical World
Reflections on a Magical World
Which is your favorite?