Catherine Javel Biography RETURN TO GALLERY
My work is directed like that of an archeologist surveying impressions
in the ground; I try to impart the sun, the passage of the sea, the movement of the waves on the
canvas or paper, the abrasive effect of the sand and the salt on the ink and the color.
Seaweed serves as the brush and the ink (its juice); its impression
becomes the subject. But seaweed
is only a pretext, it is a call from my roots serving to both
connect and disconnect me, finally projecting
a little of myself, my emotions… my soul.
After reflecting, I am now able to see the pursuit of my art
degree from Versailles as somewhat of a
spiritual journey.
My study of psychology directed my interests first to “Art
Brut” and that of the painters of the unconscious,
and then to the surrealists such as Max Ernst, Masson and Miro.
Following the “action painters” such as Pollack,
who also considered his work as a painter something
akin to a spiritual quest.
It is necessary to add that two artists have particularly touched
me: one is the Spanish artist, Miquel Barcelo, who originated
from one of the Balearic Islands close to my own origins, and
the other is Anselm Kiefer
who also incorporates earth and plants in his creations.
My own work is close to that of the "peintres-graveurs",
it takes place most often on location… The sea is my matrix.
Contact
Email: catie@seve.net
Awards
May 2008: "Le
Reflet" won first prize of the 19th "Mai des Createurs"
of the Salon des Beaux-Arts of the city of Orly (Paris Orly).
October, 2008: Catherine Javel's work won first prize in painting
at the ‘salon des artistes’, Chatillonais, France.
Education
Ecole des Beaux Arts, Versailles (4 years)
Diploma, 2006 - 2OO7
University of Paris V
DESS psychologie clinique, 1978
DEUG- Bachelors, Masters
University of Paris IV Celsa
DEA communications (2ans)
Studies in 'Art Plastique'
Musée des Arts Décoratifs: course in drawing and
painting
Ecole des Beaux Arts d’Ibiza: course in painting
Studio Catherine Le Baron: sculpture
Studio Poussin: painting and drawing
Studio of Croix Nivert: sculpture, modeling
Catherine Javel's work is featured on The
Ringmaster, Seasonal
Moments and the Fire
Dance Duo publications.
SOPHIE GLIKSON