Grand plat ovale aux trois poissons, Vincent Buffile
An exhibition across four venues in Aix is celebrating the work of the Atelier Buffile, a family business which has been successfully producing ceramics in the town for 70 years.
Original work from Atelier Buffile at the Musée du Vieil Aix
It all started with Léonie and Jean Buffile whose work from the post-war period is shown at the Musée du Vieil Aix. It is vibrant and imaginative, and laid the foundation for the creativity of the present generation, Monique and Vincent Buffile and their son Romain.
This generation still draw on natural imagery for decorating their plates, dishes and jugs.
Their work is on show at the Pavillon Vendome and it is one of the best, most colourful exhibitions I have seen at this venue. Alongside it is a short film with Vincent explaining and demonstrating how he works, transforming wet clay into graceful ceramics.
Elan Cosmique Tripode, Louis Molle
Upstairs the focus widens to include other artists from the same field who work with the studio.
The 2 other venues are La Gallery Camille Moirenc and Galerie Franck Marcelin. The exhibition runs until October 1st, which is also a free entry Sunday, according to their brochure. Otherwise you can buy a coupled ticket for the Pavillon Vendome and Musee du Vieil Aix, 5,50 euros.
Their website is here: http://www.buffile-ceramiste.com/
If you can’t make it to see their work, here is a terrific film introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GalTDMJqyPU
Grand plat jaune avec pieuvre, Vincent Buffile
Thank you for this post, I’ve been trying to go see this exhibit for a few months…but cannot find the entrance inside of the Vendome. I see the exact address now and will google where the entrance is…