i grec

i grec is the letter "Y" and is called that in French.  

The name of this series is" i grec" because the shape you are looking at is the shape of a Y.  

These smallish mixed media pieces ( pastel, ink, acrylic, oil pastels) were shown in an exhibition at the Maison des Artistes in Cagnes sur Mer called "Liaisons Intimes".  The exhibition was organized by Laurence Calamand,  a friend from art school who lives in Cagnes. 

In the catalogue it reads:  "The "Y" as a form can be seen as the chalice of the grail…or can be interpreted as part of the female anatomy.  Historically the grail is tied to mystery, desire and mystical powers. "

"L'Y vu comme le calice ou le Graal, ou comme partie de l'anatomie féminine.  Image historiquement liée au mystère au désir, et aux pouvoirs mystiques. "

Technique mixte, 10 images, 10x15 cm.

 It was at this exhibition that I met the world famous Czech artist: Franta who has made his home in France.  He spent about 15 minutes with me and I showed him around the exhibition.   I didn't realize that he was a famous artist and one of the founders of La Maison des Artistes in Cagnes.

Presentation of Y

Me with friends at Maison des Artistes

Me with Franta

With fellow exhibition artists being presented by the Mayor's office spokesperson

This is me with Pascale, the friend that I have known from the first year I lived in France