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In spring, 2006, I was visiting the French "Côte d'Emeraude", near Saint-Malo in Brittany... 31 paintings - acrylic on canvas - medium and large size Until the
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| "The big cities
are sources of inspiration to me and give me a lot of sensations and
emotions. And emotions are motive to restitute dynamics. 3O years ago,
for me, the City of all architectural and urbanistic phantasms used
to be New York where I made 2 series of paintings in 1991 and in 2OO3. 35 paintings (+ 3) in 8 weeks - acrylic on canvas - large and medium size Paintings visible at "AUBOIRON
exclusive" gallery The paintings - In action - The exhibition - Roadbook (in French) |
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| Having briefly tasted
the colors and lights of Morocco in 1999 during my "Paris-Dakar"
sequence, I undertook throughout autumn of 2004 a large series of paintings
live from the Cherifien Kingdom. In order to better absorb the surroundings,
I chose to travel the Paris/Marrakech route by car. This led Charles
and I from Tanger to Marrakech, where we established our 'home base'.
The traditional Moroccan architecture, that of the towns, but also that
of the villages, as well as the grandiose landscapes of the Atlas, the
Drâa valley or that of Dades, were all on the agenda of this new
artistic 'marathon'. 21 paintings in 4 weeks - acrylic on canvas - large and medium size AUBOIRON exclusive Gallery If you would like to receive an invitation card by mail, click here (do not forget to send your postal address) The canvases - In action - The exhibition |
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| At
the fall of the year 2OO3, I took advantage of my 2 exhibitions
"Colorado" and "Motels of the Fifties", in Las Vegas,
to perform this new series of large paintings during this new stay in
the USA. 2 weeks in San Francisco, then 2 weeks in New York to paint
Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, Brooklyn and other Manhattan bridges...
a performance I was thinking about for a very long time... 2O paintings in 4 weeks - live from San Francisco and New York - acrylic on canvas - large size The canvases - In action - The exhibition |
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It
was in the fall of 2OO1, to avoid the worst of the heat, that I chose
to tackle Colorado. Planning a 5O day trip, I began with the Grand Canyon
- "a painter's nightmare" according to David Hockney (I would not deny
this) - and followed with the Page (Arizona) and Moab (Utah) areas with
some obligatory detours, following John Ford's tracks at Monument Valley,
and venturing into the fiery furnace of Death Valley. Over 7 weeks,
regardless of atmospheric conditions, equipped with a pickup vehicle
and lodging in motels, I painted a set of 4O large, acrylic canvases
that depict the amazing natural architecture of the area. In absolute
contrast, it was in Las Vegas, an artificial oasis in the depth of the
desert, with it's kitsch and delirious motels, that I ended my "artistic
marathon". Charles Guy, companion in my travels - as he is in my life
- took part in this adventure, acting alternately as my assistant, the
cameraman, the itinerant webmaster... and, especially, the photographer
along our 6,OOO mile- long trip. Live from Western America. Deserts, canyons... and other natural
architectures... The canvases - In action - The exhibitions - Roadbook - Photos of Western America |
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With the authorization
of Hugues Gall, Director of the Paris Opera, I was able to paint for
two years in this parisian landmark of history and art. From the theater
to the stage, from backstage to the rehearsal rooms, I traveled through
the baroque universe open to the public, as well as places more mysterious
and secret which are filled with the essence of the people who work
there daily. Mise en scene, costumes, sets... The
"Répétition" (Rehearsal) series : 50 paintings
- acrylic on card board - 100 x 140 cm (39,5" x 79") The canvases - The exhibitions Link : The site of the Paris Opera |
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The "Paris - Dakar"
is an annual and international car race between Paris and Dakar through
France, Spain, Morocco, Mauritany, Mali, Burkina Faso and Republic of
Senegal. 16 paintings - acrylic on canvas - large size - 200 x 100 cm (39" x 78") - in 16 days and 16 stages... The canvases - In action - The exhibition Link : The site of T.S.O |
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It is from more than
30 years that I spend most of my holidays in Corsica, the so well named
"Ile de Beauté" - "Island of Beauty" At this time, 40 paintings - acrylic on canvas - medium and large size |
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Over the period of a year, I went down the Seine from east to west to (re)discover the magical atmosphere of the bridges of Paris. From the oldest (le Pont Marie) to the one in the process of being restored (Alexandre lll) to the one under construction (Charles de Gaulle) I traveled along the river banks in all weather conditions. I took the time to observe, to dream and to feel that universe that a lot of parisians experience... 54 paintings - acrylic on canvas - large and medium size… painted with the water of the Seine river... The canvases - In action - The exhibitions |
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With the authorization of Philippe Taquet, Director of the Museum of Natural History of the Jardin des Plantes, I was able to set up my easel for one year in the Grande Gallery of paleontology. From these 170 million year old entangled skeletons and the 19th century metallic structure the “Diplonosaure” emerged. The 42 fragments observed were done in a similar way as archeological sites are squared off. The "Diplonosaur" is captured life size on a canvas 21 m x 4,5 m. 42 paintings - acrylic on canvas - large size - 150 x 150 cm (59" x 59") The canvases - In action - The exhibitions |
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Fascinated by the urban energy and architecture of New York, I decided to go in 1991. In two weeks, I achieved 2 panoramic paintings of 360 degrees from two New York City buildings. “The Parson School of Design” and “The Parker Meridian”. To reconstruct the panoramic paintings, every day 2 paintings of 1,8 m x 1,8 m were sent from NY via Federal Express at the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris to be part of an exhibition in the airport terminal. The
" Parson School of Design" series - 15 paintings -
acrylic on canvas 180 x 180 cm (71" x 71") The canvases - In action - The exhibitions |
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| 1999
- “Story board” No 2 - In my studio “10 years later” - 26 paintings
- acrylic on paper 65 x 50 cm (29" x 20")
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