Return to basics for five artists from the Lot

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The Lot Department is dedicating an exhibition to five artists from its territory who decided, after studying elsewhere, to return and open their studio there.
The exhibition New Sources brings together the works of these five artists, helped in their approach by the Department.

• Gaël Darras settled in the Lot, based in Escamps since 2022. “ It is a little early to know precisely the impact of forests, low walls, rivers and causses on my creations; however, I find here a calm environment, conducive to the introspection on which my universe is nourished ».
• Sa companion Leah Desmoussauxartist photographer found inspiration in the Pech Merle caves and the pterosaur beach.
• Alongside them, the creations of Camille Charnaybotanical designer born in the Lot and now based in Saint-Cirq Lapopie: “ My return to the Saint-Cirquoise countryside marks an important point in my practice: a new look at a territory that I thought was familiar but which I am constantly rediscovering over the seasons ».
• The artist Sophie Gift has also just experienced “a return to my native country”, and has settled in Cahors, and already believes that “ a new vision gradually emerges ».
• Same return to the sources for Géraud Soulhiolborn in Saint-Céré and who spent several years in Paris and Marseille. “ I cultivate a strong and intimate relationship with the Lot region. From my childhood games in the forests of the north of the department to my walks on the causses, discovering the hills and valleys, cliffs and valleys, igues and caves, I see its geography as an infinite terrain of explorations ».
  – Until January 17, 2024, hall of the Cité Bessières in Cahors (avenue Pierre Mendès-France, near the grand Palais). Free entry, Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
• ExhibitionNouvelles Sources
  Salle de la Cité Bessières in Cahors.
  November 5-January 17, 2025