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Douce France is a visible diary of artist Henri Landier, consisting of 90 unique work that showcase a journey throughout France. The work of the 89-year-old French artist have been exhibited for the primary time in India on the Indo-French Cultural Heart below the French Embassy.
Henri’s artworks painting how he sees his nation, from darkness to gentle and thru the photographs of Parisian streets, landscapes, and seascapes.
The communication coordinator of Alliance Francaise de Delhi, Devika A S says“Realizing and respecting totally different cultures and traditions are heartwarming methods to achieve information. “ Celebration of any artwork type makes individuals extra linked and strengthens the connection between the residents of various nations”.
Artworks by French artist Henri Landier
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The artwork gallery, embellished with buntings matching the colors of the French nationwide flag, enhances the atmosphere. Within the artworks, colors converse louder than the house on the canvas. Henri’s work are versatile and vary from oil and watercolors to etching, monotypes and lithography. He offers a glimpse into his world of mates and muses by his artwork. As an illustration, the portray titled Julien and his Violin within the Paris Sky is about his good friend; Alexandra is a portrait of his granddaughter sleeping.
In an e-mail interview, Henri says his journey as a painter has developed through the years. “From a tragic imaginative and prescient of life to a serene mindset, I’ve undergone (a) transformation. I don’t paint the way in which I used to within the Fifties and I wouldn’t be capable to reproduce the work I made a couple of many years in the past,” he says.
“After I was younger, I’d put many layers of paint on the canvas to create a dense really feel however now I believe the lighter the feel of colors are, the higher the artwork work appears to be like. I don’t use palette knives anymore however my water colors are carried out in shades of brilliant colours. The older I get, I discover extra pleasure in my work,” he provides.
Artworks by French artist Henri Landier
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To younger painters, Henri says, “Ardour and creativity ought to be motivation to compose artworks. Inspiration and curiosity are essential to progress.”
Henri’s daughter Sabine Emarkoff curates his work exhibitions across the globe. It’s an artist’s pilgrimage to the world of colors.
At Alliance Francaise de Delhi, Lodhi Property; Until August 19; 10am to 6pm
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