First up is the work of photographer José Nicolas whose exhibition 
‘Grandeur Nature’ shows his photos of Saint-Tropez and Porquerolles.
‘Grandeur Nature’ shows his photos of Saint-Tropez and Porquerolles. It’s at the Galerie Maison Dauphin, 14 rue de 4 Septembre, in Aix, from 30 June – 30 July.
And now for something completely different….
Local painter and print-maker Sophie de Garam is showing her latest work at Aix’s Galerie Franck Marcelin, July 2nd – 30th.
This gallery, specializing in all things Oceanic, is a perfect environment for Sophie, who lives nine months of the year in the South Pacific island country of Vanuatu, the 
former New Hebrides. Each year she comes back to her native Provence with new treasures: natural pigments, waxes and resins, Japanese papers, and new cultural/pictorial themes charged with meaning derived from their use in cultural contexts so different from our own.
former New Hebrides. Each year she comes back to her native Provence with new treasures: natural pigments, waxes and resins, Japanese papers, and new cultural/pictorial themes charged with meaning derived from their use in cultural contexts so different from our own. This year it is old baskets and other vessels made from pandanus or screw
pine. “They represent the world of the hard working women who are the multi-taskers and the matriarchs, the reliable souls of Vanuatu.” She came upon these during a week-long scramble across the muddy jungle of Malekula Island. … “They have a beautiful organic structure and at the same time something wild and free,” she explains.
pine. “They represent the world of the hard working women who are the multi-taskers and the matriarchs, the reliable souls of Vanuatu.” She came upon these during a week-long scramble across the muddy jungle of Malekula Island. … “They have a beautiful organic structure and at the same time something wild and free,” she explains.Two interesting displays to dip into from next weekend.
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