Six years ago I was living in Chalon-sur-Saone, France. It was during this time that I found (or it found me, rather), L'Atelier Brut D'Expression. This is a non-profit art studio/workshop space that fuels and facilitates creative practices for folks of all ages and abilities. From the studio, to the wine cave gallery, to the garden, to the people, ideas, and energy that flow through there... this is a very, very special place to me (to say the least). My time as a participant there six years ago has since significantly inspired and infused my artistic and professional path. Tomorrow I'll be back there spend 6 dear weeks as an apprentice/assistant/intern/whateveryouwanttocallit ... to learn all that I can and be infused once again by the ways of Atelier Brut D'Ex.
It will be a creative exchange
a time of professional development.
a time of making
speaking
connecting
& learning
Many possibilities lie ahead
Dreams really do come true.
Check out this VIDEO that shows a little bit of l'Atelier Brut D'Ex. Someone had made this to document an afternoon with a group of kids from a local elementary school. Throughout the year the students followed the evolution of tulip plants that they had planted from seed. It culminated in exploring their fully bloomed tulips with paint. This is just one of the things that happens at L'Atelier... just to give you a lil' idea.
**I'll be posting pics and thoughts throughout my 6 six weeks in Chalon. stay tuned. stay connected. a bientot.
