To explore the possibilities of art, which is the fruit of rich diversity and national identity, on July 14, the anniversary of the French Revolution, we asked French artists enrolled in the exhibition what they think about "France and art.
We invite you to "A Week in the French Mood" with stories about how to enjoy art more deeply from TRiCERA ART, which gathers fascinating artists from more than 126 countries around the world.
SevenFrench ArtistsSpeak
We interviewed 7 of the approximately 160 French artists in the program to get a better understanding of their national character and the feelings they put into their art.
Q1: What does the French national motto "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" mean to you?
Philippe BUIL: "Freedom" for unlimited creativity, "equality" for everyone to express themselves freely, and "fraternity" for women and men to join hands, are all three indispensable and important beliefs for me personally."
Champagne bottle 142-21 by Philippe BUIL
W 10.00cm x H 29.00cm x D 17.00cm
Tax included ¥103,180
Q2: How would you define art?
Olga Kataeva-Rochford: "I believe that art is the power to sublimate reality and to convey to others the beauty and mystery of life. It is a medium through which people discover the differences between different cultures and traditions and experience a new world full of emotions."
Rivau Castle. Blue Harmony by Olga Kataeva-Rochford
W 70.00cm x H 50.00cm x D 2.90cm
Tax included ¥130,680
Her Art And Shrine: "Art is a means of human connection. I believe that art is a way for people to connect with each other, to think, to celebrate the beauty of the soul, to energize, and to meditate."
Horizons by Her Art And Shrine
W 46.00cm x H 55.00cm x D 2.00cm
Tax included ¥89,210
Q3: What do you want viewers to feel?
ALAIN LONGEAUD: " I hope it will break the stereotypes of the viewer and open doors to an inner life that they never knew exist ed."
The Great by ALAIN LONGEAUD
W 69.00cm x H 54.00cm x D 4.00cm
Tax included ¥192,500
Pascal Milcendeau: "I want people to travel through my paintings and see how people live in different parts of the world. I also hope that my paintings make people want to dance."
Le meilleur endroit du monde by Pascal Milcendeau
W 100.00cm x H 81.00cm x D 2.40cm
Tax included ¥246,730
Q4: What is the "French lifestyle" for you?
Muriel Napoli:"It is a lifestyle that takes time to enjoy life. Culture, gastronomy, art... Life is full of wonderful things.
Summer 20 by Muriel Napoli
W 100.00cm x H 100.00cm x D 4.00cm
Tax included ¥385,000
Naji Moujaes:"France, and Paris in particular, has shaped my lifestyle. For example, I enjoy the parks and marche with my family, visiting museums and bookstores, spending time with friends at roadside cafes, sometimes getting lost on my bicycle in lush parks... I find fulfillment in my daily life, nourishing my mind and body, reinterpreting the world around me and turning it into my imagination.
ParkGrid by Naji Moujaes
W 29.52cm x H 22.00cm x D 0.10cm
¥151,800 including tax
This time, through a dialogue that went beyond art, we were once again able to hear a profound conversation that is typical of "French people who enjoy discussing things over a glass of wine.
One of the most interesting points in common among the participants was that "French people enjoy the harmony of reflection and social time in their daily lives.
For French artists, art is an expression of philosophical communication and an open relationship that invites us on a journey of exploration of the self and society.
Infinite Possibilities for Art
Art is "raising issues" itself, showing us the state of the country, society, and people. TRiCERA Corporation, which operates a global art marketplace, aims to contribute to cross-cultural understanding of other countries and the development of our own country through people's engagement with art that transcends national borders.
We hope that TRiCERA collectors will enjoy this feature as an opportunity to stimulate their interest in art and other cultures.
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We would like to thank the seven artists who participated.
The list of interviewed artists (in no particular order)
Olga Kataeva-Rochford
Naji Moujaes
ALAIN LONGEAUD
Muriel Napoli
Philippe BUIL
Her Art And Shrine
Pascal Milcendeau
