Here are some of the photos of what took place during the opening reception of Jef's 3rd solo exhibition at Fort du Gripp, Ile de Groix, France last Saturday, October 10, 2015.
The exhibit will run until October 22, 2015.
Jef and I, would like to personally thank the people who have made this experience and residency possible:
FIFIG (Festival International du Film Insulaire de Groix- Sylvain Marmugi (Artistic Director), Francois Baron, Marie-Pia Hutinel, Ilona Stephanie Delmere, Lenaig Kermogant, Laurent Morisson, Thierry Bastien and all other volunteers.
Alliance Francaise de Manille - Mr. Patrick Deyvant
French Embassy-Manila
NCCA
And to the people of Groix who have welcomed us to the island and have been overwhelmingly supportive of this endeavor.
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| (L) ondine | 81cm x 60cm | oil on canvas| 2015; (R) MARIE | 81 cm x 65 cm | oil on canvas | 2015 |
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| Groix singer, musician Laurent Morisson looking at his portrait for the first time. He's quite pleased. |
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| Laurent Morisson getting ready to perform during the opening reception. |
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Marie, the model of the painting on the right. We met her with a group of other children while they visited one lavoir in Kermario thru L' association Saint-Gunthiern (volunteers responsible for the upkeep and providing awareness of Groix's lavoir and fontaines). The association cleans and maintains one lavoir or fountain per week, 28 of which only remain today. The elders in the association taught the children the traditional way of washing (using the wooden
platforms where women knelt while washing, wooden washing bat and homemade
soap), and drying clothes and the important role of the young generation in preserving the place.
The portrait of the old lady on the right, entitled "ondine" (little waves) is the President of the said association. |
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| One of the two lavoirs we visited with Marie's group in Kermario. |
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| taking pictures before the opening |
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| Ifugao Man holding Tapuy (Rice Wine) |
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| from left: "inspiration (breathe-in), ombrages(shaded), entre chien et loup (French term for twilight, when you cannot distinguish a dog from a wolf) |
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| from left: confluences, vent de l'eau, fin de saison (end of season) |
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| le béguin (Breton hat) | 81cm x 60cm | Oil on canvas | 2015 |
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| (L) ondine | 81cm x 60cm | oil on canvas| 2015; (R) MARIE | 81 cm x 65 cm | oil on canvas | 2015 |
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| Remnant V | 20" x 16" | oil on canvas | 2015 |
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| Remnant II | 20" x 16" | oil on canvas | 2015 |
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| Remnant IV | 22" x 18" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Frédéric and Nathalie Delange Collection, France |
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Allu Kuy | 48" x 36" | Oil on canvas | 2015 | Eric Régénermel Collection, France
Below: With former mayor of Groix, Dr. Eric Régénermel. He said he will hang his collection in his office and clinic so his patients can enjoy viewing the painting too.
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| le béguin | 32" x 24" | Oil on canvas | 2015 | Festival International du Film Insulaire de Groix Collection, France. The model is wearing the traditional costume of Groix. The design and style of their women's traditional hat is unique in all of Brittany. |
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| Remnant III | 22" x 18" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Christine Marmugi Collection, France |
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| Marie | 32" x 26" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Elisabeth & Guénaël Mahé Collection, France | | | |
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| vent de l'eau 2 | 13" x 16" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Christine Marmugi Collection, France |
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vent de l'eau 3 | 13" x 16" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Sylvain Marmugi Collection, France
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vent de l'eau 4 | 13" x 16" | oil on canvas | 2015
Below: one of the traditional "fontaines" found in Kermarec.
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éphémère 2 | 12" x 12" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Ilona Stephanie Delmere Collection, France
Below: Port Tudy (Main Port)
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| éphémère 3 | 12" x 12" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Laurent Morisson Collection, France |
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| inspiration | 26" x 32" | oil on canvas | 2015 | Lyliane Thérin Collection, France |
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Ifugao Man Holding Tapuy (Rice wine) | 48" x 36" | Oil on canvas | 2015 | Sylvain Marmugi collection, France
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Calvaire | 27 cm x 41 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015
Below: Jef in front of the Calvaire.
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éphémère 1 | 27 cm x 41 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015
Below: the tallest Menhir in the island. This was a pleasant surprise for Jef. He enjoyed reading the French comics, "Astérix and Obélix" during his teenage years and little did he know that the these monuments (including some Dolmens) are also present in the island.
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confluences | 46 cm x 55 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015
Below: a typical house design in the island
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| ombrages | 55cm x 46 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015 |
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| temps variable | 27 cm x 41 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015 |
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| vent de l'eau (water's wind) | 41 cm x 33 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015 |
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| entre chien et loup | 55 cm x 46 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015 |
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| fin de saison (end of season) | 46 cm x 61 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015 |
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| ondine| 81 cm x 60 cm | Oil on canvas | 2015 |
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outside Jef's studio
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| Jef inside his studio, provided by FIFIG during his residency. |
