The Sérignan BD Festival deeply regrets announcing the death of André Chéret, at the age of 82.
“Rahan’s father, he sparked the calling of a crowd of talented designers with his fiery and elegant style. King of original and ambitious framing, his drawing was endowed with incredible dynamism. He had such mastery of his character that he drew it directly without penciling. He was a father among his peers, an intuitive genius of drawing with a sharp eye “, insists Jean-François Marty, director of Cultural Affairs, media library and BD festival. He pursues :. “He has dreamed of generations of readers. Always simple, he welcomed anyone with the same smile, the same patience, with the same pleasure of always bringing up the character of Rahan again and again. As he said: ‘ ‘Rahan is not a burden’ ‘for me, he is the man or rather the character of my life’ ‘”.
Like his hero, he was someone who brought good around him wherever he went. A man rich in values, like those conveyed by the famous bear claw necklace.
“He had superbly chaired the 20è edition of the BD festival and had become more than a follower, a friend. “
André liked to laugh and share, he always brought the sun and joy with him. He loved “those who walk upright”, let him rest in peace “in the kingdom of shadows”. The BD Festival team, volunteers, librarians, elected officials and our public, shake your hand for the last time, Monsieur Chéret “, cincludes Jean-François Marty.
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