Artists and artisans David Roux and Simone Meier met to organize an exhibition at each other’s home. A way to discover the work of colleagues.
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It’s a new game led by Simone and David. Indeed, they decided to exhibit the works of each other for several weeks. David therefore offers his works in Simone’s studio – ‘Arts et Pot Terre’ in Huriel, and conversely Simone exhibits his works at David’s in ‘La pelotegraphique’.
A series about trees
David, a graphic designer and illustrator for over 20 years, has unveiled a series of drawings on the theme of trees. “Each time, I create according to my inspirations. I’m doing a series on cats because I had a cat, today I’m doing a series on dogs because I have one.” Works done this time with a brush in Indian ink. Always with drawn balls, a style that David really appreciates. “That’s where the name of my shop comes from: ‘La pelotegraphique’. I like to draw balls by forming objects“. Initially, David intended to become a cartoonist. “I always wanted to do this. I work in graphics but it’s not far from drawing. Both are combined“, indicates the graphic designer. He mainly produces simplified and stylized drawings, most of the time in black and white, always with a view to simplification, after having worked for many years on color illustrations, often linked to childhood.
Ceramic Expressions
“We had the idea of exhibiting each other’s work and vice versa. We have known each other for 6 years. It’s the first time and we find this concept amusing. This allows you to discover the work of others“, explain the two acolytes. For her part, Simone Meier, of Swiss origin, runs her ‘Arts et Pot Terre’ workshop in Huriel. She makes ceramic sculptures there.
This time, Simone has created a series on human expressions, with characters’ bodies, in particular lightness or even a world tour of faces, from each continent. Creations going to the essential. “During confinement, we had no masks, and I made some out of wood with found objects. Everything is unique“, explains the craftsman. “I’ve always wanted to do modeling. At first I was doing utility. I can do as requested. Imposed themes are always challenges“. About twenty sculptures and 30 drawings are to be discovered until 1is April in both stores.
‘The graphic ball’ is open from Wednesday to Saturday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and ‘Arts et Pot Terre’ from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
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