Creativity of four generations of family on display

Nine members of a family – across four generations – from France are holding an exhibition at Chitrakala Parishat

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Creativity across generations is an art show that consists of nine members of a family of French artists that spans four generations, and is being held at Chitrakala Parishath from Dec 17–25.

The artists are showcasing their paintings, drawings, textiles, ceramics, graphic works and photographs. This herculean effort of putting together the show consisting of 85 photographs, 22 paintings, 4 ceramic works, 4 textile works and around 20 graphic prints can only be attributed to their collective love and passion for arts.

The idea behind this exhibition is to really show their passion for arts and creativity that is deeply embedded in the family, across four generations, and to showcase their expression of love for the cultural spirit of France and India, which some of them have visited extensively and are deeply inspired. Artists whose work is on display are: Odette Aubel, first of the artists in the family.

A homemaker, who studied drawing and painting at Beaux-arts in evening classes in her youth, she continues to be an independent artist (painting and interior design) throughout her life. Jean-Louis Aubel, who specialised in education and went on to become a trainer, Jean-Louis taught care through art around theatre and ceramics.

He is an independent artist, with many of his ceramic installations and exhibitions in and around France. Anne-Marie Gillet taught literacy classes at Emmaüs. She is an independent artist, and studies and practices singing and painting. Her sensitive paintings of people and travels have been exhibited on several occasions in France.

Claire Hamant, a contemporary textile artist, also works as a graphic designer in a multinational company. She is now an independent artist, using several creative media, and her work can be found in several French and foreign art collections. Marc Gillet studied engineering and then started working for a European aircraft company.

He is interested in music, travels and is a professional photographer, with a deep sense of colour, frames and light. Valerie Aubel works as an art animator with senior citizens. She is a dancer and painter, with her own original dreamlike inclination. She has participated in several exhibitions in France. Pascal Hamant, with a degree in economics, turned to creativity with film making.

He is a projectionist in independent theatres and film art institutes. He is also a film director and has shot several documentaries. Chloe Aubel is a 1996 born who pursues art studies and is a dancer. She became interested in body painting and is now preparing a degree in graphic art design and direction.

Marine Gillet, born in 2000, first studied mechanics before moving to a school of art and communication to learn motion design. She is a dancer, practices drawing and screenwriting, and wants to be a filmmaker.

Where: Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

When: Dec 17-25, 11 am