Les Ateliers d'artistes

The permanent artists of the association ‘Les Ateliers d'Artistes’ 

Flock or Florence Clayette, painter

Also known as Flock, Florence Clayette is a painter whose works are imbued with the vitality and beauty of nature, often inspired by fruit, flowers and everyday objects. Florence Clayette's paintings are characterised by vibrant, crackling strokes of colour, capturing luminous, peaceful moments.

Véronique Didierlaurent, painter and sculptor

Véronique Didierlaurent is known for her sculptures of pudgy, seductive ‘little chicks’, who are often readers, dreamers, bathers, or burlesque, facetious characters. She often uses chamotte clay for her sculptures, which she patinas with pigments and resin to give them brown, sepia and grey tones.

Simone Fayette, painter

Simone Fayette uses mixed techniques, combining acrylic and oil, to capture the light of the landscapes she travels through. Her works are characterised by a play of colours and contrasts, using opaque and translucent materials to capture the light.

Alice Williams, painter

Alice Williams is an American painter who lives between Atlanta and Provence. She is known for her post-impressionist style, inspired by artists such as Bonnard, Vuillard and Van Gogh. Her works are characterised by vivid colours and energetic brushstrokes, capturing the beauty of the light and landscapes of Provence.

Yves Célaire, sculptor

A sculptor and foundryman with a passion for working with molten metal, particularly bronze, Yves Célaire, formerly an architect, has found sculpture a new form of artistic expression, creating unique jewellery, sculptures and utilitarian objects. His works are often inspired by primitive arts and the artistic productions of traditional societies.

Lynn Rousseau, painter

An American painter living in Provence, Lynn Rousseau finds her inspiration in the natural world around her. Initially influenced by Impressionism, her style has evolved towards a form of abstraction, using juxtapositions of patches of colour to capture the beauty and spirituality of nature.

Jean-Paul Clayette, painter

Fascinated by the language of the body and hands, Jean-Paul Clayette seeks to capture the boundaries of modesty and sensuality, and the dialogue between desire and restraint. His works include nude paintings, erotic drawings and portraits, using a variety of techniques including drawing, charcoal, watercolour, pastel and oil paint.

Corinne Chauvet, sculptor

Renowned for her joyful sculptures in clay and bronze, often inspired by Buddhist monks, Corinne Chauvet is a sculptor whose work is characterised by laughter and smiles, capturing moments of joy and serenity.

Caline de Gasquet, painter

Caline de Gasquet uses a variety of techniques including pastel, acrylic and oil. Her works include interior scenes, portraits, still lifes and imaginary subjects, often imbued with a freshness close to the expression of Matisse.

Emmanuel Ball, sculptor

A self-taught sculptor, Emmanuel Ball has always practised sculpture alongside his work as a geologist at the CNRS. He mainly uses chamotte clay, which allows for a wide variety of textures, from rough roughness to delicate modelling. He also works in bronze, appreciating the nobility of this material, which respects the energy of the first cast.

Isabelle de Marco, painter

In her work, Isabelle de Marco experiments with different gestures and textures, using paints, coatings, papers and fabrics. She often etches the material to reveal the colours hidden beneath, creating paintings that invite the viewer to give free rein to their imagination.

Michel Chambon, painter and sculptor

Painter and sculptor Michel Chambon is known for his works that capture the essence of Provence, with a particular focus on landscapes and scenes of everyday life.