Exhibition Claudine Chartreux - Art for the respect of living beings
Eco-responsible painter Claudine Chartreux takes up residence at the Pont du Gard from April 17 to June 1, 2025 with a singular exhibition where art and nature meet in harmony. Inspired by the Nîmes garrigue that surrounds her, she fashions her works from natural and recycled materials: vegetable dyes, old papers, artisanal pigments... Her committed approach, a blend of poetry and ethics, is also reflected in her “sARTp” creations, artistic reappropriations of paper bags that reflect her reflections on consumerism. Come and discover her world, where each work celebrates respect for life.
CLAUDINE CHARTREUX
Eco-friendly painter
General presentation
The studio where I live and work, nestled in the heart of the Nîmes Garrigue, is a constant source of inspiration. It is also a profound motivation to maintain my commitment to a respectful approach to life.
My artistic career began with an A3 baccalauréat in 1995 (Plastic Arts, Art History). My encounter with the artist José Pires in 2014, as well as my studies in art therapy informed by psychoanalysis, directed me towards the world of poetry. My work is based on the search for meaning, metaphor and emotion.
I organize two vernissages a year at the studio, for which I commit myself to producing new pieces for each edition.
Personal approach
To remain true to my commitment, I prefer to work as independently as possible. I make my own vegetable dyes, in particular indigo, for which I have been trained (indigo naturally produced in Provence). I also create certain papers from plants or rags, while others are salvaged, notably old papers.
I imagined and created sARTp (sac d'art papier), made from recycled paper bags. This approach consists in transforming logos or well-known brands to poeticize hyperconsumption, while at the same time offering small pieces derived from various studies.
I incorporate eco-responsible practices and techniques, using materials such as Linel gouache, natural pigments, oil paints (some handmade in Nîmes), artisanal ecological paints, walnut stain and many others. All my equipment is cleaned exclusively with Marseille soap.
In my desire to respect the environment, I use glues that are as natural as possible and avoid all chemical solvents. To take this immersive approach even further, I've started growing indigo plants.
You can meet me by appointment at my studio:
295 impasse de la Castelle, 30900 Nîmes, France
Practical info:
“L'art pour le respect du vivant”, reception area on the left bank.
Parking: €9 / vehicle - free for subscribers.
Presentation dates: April 17 to June 1, 2025.