Jacques Desvaux, a contemporary French artist, embarked on his journey into the world of art at the tender age of 20, when he began collecting works by various artists, starting with Joël Lacroix. Over the course of the next decade, he expanded his collection, acquiring pieces from artists like Garrido, Jacques Deschamps, Gérard Desplanques, and Pier Brouet. However, it wasn't until 1986 that he found himself drawn to the world of painting, thanks to the encouragement of his friend Pierre Juhel, also known as Judikahel.
Influenced by his encounters with artists such as Jean-Claude Casanova and Henri Crocq, known for their lyrical abstraction, as well as Alain Bertrand, an abstract painter, Jacques eventually took up painting himself in 1997. Under the guidance and support of his wife Thérèse, who had studied at the Beaux Arts de Roubaix and worked as a decorator, Jacques honed his skills and found his artistic voice.
Jacques had the privilege of receiving advice from his brother-in-law, Alain A. Marchand, a painter and former professor of Fine Arts in Paris. Their artistic exchange and collaboration further fueled Jacques's passion for painting, leading to exhibitions at prestigious venues such as the Château de Gréoux-les-Bains.
Throughout his artistic journey, Jacques explored a variety of styles and approaches, blending elements of figurative and abstract art. He found himself categorized as a painter of singular expressionist art, yet he preferred to be recognized as a semi-dry art painter, drawing inspiration from brut art, naive art, and contemporary figuration.
Renowned for his skillful use of color, Jacques's paintings are often characterized by their humor, sarcasm, and poetic sensibility. His works have garnered recognition from institutions such as the General Council of the Alpes de Haute Provence, which acquired two of his paintings. Jacques's art has also found homes in private collections across France, Switzerland, Germany, Brazil, and Morocco.
While Jacques's artistic journey has taken him far and wide, he remains deeply rooted in the Alpes de Haute Provence, where he continues to exhibit his work, particularly as part of the Art of May in Digne. Through his paintings, Jacques Desvaux invites viewers into a world of color, humor, and imagination, leaving a lasting impression on all who encounter his art.
Mes Chers Abonnés,
J' ai le plaisir de vous annoncer que je crée ce jour une nouvelle galerie sur Artmajeur intitulée " Crocq et moi ". J' ai connu Henri Crocq à Lourmarin au début des années 90 et je lui ai acheté plusieurs oeuvres .
Ensuite, nous sommes devenus amis et nous avons beaucoup discuté lors de mes visites à sa belle maison dans le Luberon.
J'avais prévu une exposition avec lui au Château de Gréoux les Bains qui se serait appelée " Crocq et moi "car nous avions fait un " deel " lui et moi : il me donnait des toiles froissées qu'il considérait comme " non abouties " et je devais peindre par dessus à mon idée. C'est lui qui m'avait proposé cette démarche originale.
Malheureusement, cette idée n'a pas semblé bonne à la responsable des expos du château de Gréoux, Arlette Hespel , qui a souhaité exposer Henri seul. Cette expo a eu lieu en 2017 ou 2018 et Henri est décédé depuis. Notre projet et collaboration sera donc concrétisé sur Artmajeur mais je ne sais pas si je pourrai mettre en ligne ses tableaux de ma collection.
En attendant, je souhaite à tous ceux qui s'occupent d'Artmajeur et à vous tous, mes chers abonnés une excellente année 2023, pleine d'inspiration et de réussite. JD ( Jacques Desvaux )
Voici la première oeuvre du confinement que je publie avec retard car j'ai peint chaque jour durant cette période et n'arrivais pas à publier ces petits formats sur artmajeur car ils sont trop petits ( format A4 pour être exposés sur un mur ( dixit artmajeur) Merci pour votre soutien. Cordialement. JD
L'ingénue du groupe, se remet difficilement de ses déboires sentimentaux. Ses amies, plus dévergondées, décident de l'emmener se changer les idées en boîte de nuit. C'est le début d'une folle aventure...
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