In about a month, I'm going back to France --- I'm one of the artists whose travel sketchbooks will be exhibited at the Biennale du Carnet de Voyage at Clermont-Ferrand in November. The theme of my sketchbook is 'old world in the new world,' and it includes sketches from San Antonio, Charleston, Chinatown in New York and Pennsylvania Dutch country.
I'm tying up loose ends now, finishing up sketches started on site, making facsimiles of my sketchbook for viewers to peruse (the originals will be in display cases), gathering up other drawings to exhibit, and so on.
Here are two such sketches:
I'll also be one of the participants there in a panel discussion on the topic of 'the sketchbook around the world."
Here's the announcement from the website of the Biennale:
SAMEDI 17 NOVEMBRE À 17h45
Débat :
Le carnet à travers le monde
Des carnettistes venus de plusieurs pays, utilisent le carnet de voyage. La Biennale sera l’occasion de confronter leur vision du carnet et d’échanger des regards croisés sur cet art. En réunissant de nombreux artistes aux origines diverses, le débat mettra en parallèle ou en opposition des points de vue et des approches culturelles du carnet de voyage. Le carnet est-il international ?
Avec Xan Pecis (Belgique), Hamaya Satoshi (Japon), Giancarlo Iliprandi (Italie), Irma Kennaway (Grande-Bretagne), Laura Frankstone (Etats-Unis), Enrique Flores (Espagne) et Ejoumale (Inde). Animé par Aurélie Colin (Il Faut Aller Voir)
You may be sure that I'll be practising my French over the next few weeks! Even though the panel's moderator, Aurélie Colin, will serve as translator when needed, I'm nervous already!
Hmmmm.... does that announcement say something about the donuts costing extra?
:-D My french is terrible!!! You are such a busy lady -- this is really exciting stuff, though. (And tres well deserved...)
Posted by: Linda M | October 25, 2007 at 06:23 PM
Laura,
How exciting for you to be in the exhibit and on the panel. I'm sure you have nothing to be nervous about. Your work is exceptional as are your commentaries. Have no fear dear friend! I have enjoyed all your latest posts and especially the statues and fountains, still my favorites. The illustrations and paintings from Chinatown are beautiful and delicate and I quite fancy them.
I have a friend who is Thai and she is teaching me how to cook traditional Thai dishes. I can't explain the flavor but just thinking about it make my mouth water and your watercolor reminds me of the meal my husband and I had with her a week ago.
Oh, to be a wee mouse who has climbed into your pocket traveling along with to France and all the wonderful places you visit. Perhaps I'll have to illustrate that. :) At least I am able to get a glimpse from your lovely paintings and descriptive writings what I am missing. XOX M
Posted by: Maggie | October 20, 2007 at 12:37 PM
I'm so pleased for you Laura! You're representing the US, with your gorgeous sketches! You'll do us proud. xoxox
Posted by: Paris Parfait | October 19, 2007 at 03:55 PM
Laura, thanks for stopping by my blog.
Oh WOW how exciting to be in this exhibit and on the panel. I am thrilled for you. And i know you will finish up your faces by the end of the year. Sometimes good things just put a hold on some projects.
Congratulations again on the exhibit.
Posted by: toni | October 19, 2007 at 08:58 AM
We are all so so very proud of you Laura! I am THRILLED for you and this well deserved opportunity!!! You're going to WOWZA them!
Posted by: lin | October 18, 2007 at 10:00 PM
Thanks, one and all! Too bad I can't swoop you all up and take you with me! Casey, that'll be fantastic if you can come! Claudia, these pages are 8" x 10". Ronell, I'm not sure if there's going to be a video. I certainly hope not! ;D. laBelle, je serai en France pendant dix jours ,a Clermont-Ferrand le weekend de 16-18 novembre, a Paris avant et apres, et un jour a Amboise ( pour voir Casey et Ronell!)Marly, thank you----I do make a point of trying to do just that.
Posted by: Laura | October 17, 2007 at 04:04 PM