Discover the contemporary work of Claire La Rêviere ?
I have my feet on the ground but I am often in my bubble, an eternal dreamer, optimistic and loving to share my utopian passions. I invent imaginary worlds that exude freshness, innocence, perhaps that of my childhood. I loved it deeply, I was surrounded by a lot of love and I had my experiences like every child, climbing trees, playing in the bushes transformed into huts, imagining myself on a desert island. I played a lot in the garden of my building. My father was absent but my mother filled this emotional void as best she could. My mother, my sisters, my grandparents and finally my family in Touraine where we went every summer vacation. Finally, enough foundations to feel good, loved and protected. This apartment in which I stayed until I was 24, all my early childhood and childhood... my room shared with one of my sisters, my little corner at the back of it, my space, my landmarks....I was fine, I was serene. My maternal grandparents meant a lot to me, they were very present in my childhood. I have many memories of this bygone era. I admit to being nostalgic for these moments that will never come back, however I am not sad because all these memories give me an exceptionally rich breeding ground for my creations. I draw on it to produce authentic works that are the mirror of my soul.
I define myself above all as a multi-media illustrator. My graphics are childish, imaginary, poetic, surrealist...I also like writing stories and songs. At the same time, I am a DIY person and a jack of all trades. I am interested in many things but unfortunately, I could not experiment with everything! I am inspired by what surrounds me and I like the idea of "recycled art", highlighting materials or objects that were destined for the dump or to be put in a corner to be forgotten....Ultimately, everything is a source of inspiration, you just have to take the time to look around you.
The snail is my artistic symbol. 🐌 For me, it represents slowness, and therefore taking your time to enjoy each moment, each situation. It observes its environment and is not in a fierce struggle to be the best, the fastest, it does not compare itself, it goes at its own pace and I recognize myself in this description. 🙃🙂🙏🐌
Here is a brief outline of what I am, deeply human and very grateful to have this spirit that frees me from this world that I sometimes have a lot of trouble understanding. In the agitation, I remain calm and I preserve myself. Art and creativity are for me one of the keys to inner well-being.
