les cabanes du bassin d'arcachon

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Type

Unique work

Date of creation

2024

Technique

Peinture

Medium

Aquarelle

Dimensions

W. 30 x L. 30 cm

Framing

Work signed by the artist

Yes

Certificate of authenticity

Yes

Description

The huts on stilts of the Arcachon basin are emblematic constructions located on the Île aux Oiseaux, in the heart of the Arcachon basin, in Gironde, France. These huts on stilts (hence the term "tchanquées", which means "mounted on stilts" in Gascon) have become a strong symbol of the region. The first huts on stilts were built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They originally had a utilitarian function: they served as surveillance posts for the oyster beds located nearby. Oyster farmers used these huts to monitor their farms, while being protected from high tide. The raised huts thus made it possible to stay dry even at high tide and to have a clear view of the basin.

About the artist

A watercolorist for 32 years, I decided to adapt and move from original compositions in watercolor and painting to digital works, trying to convey the same emotions. It’s a fascinating artistic transition! The use of digital technology offers new possibilities to explore creativity. I discover through my works, my travels and my encounters
A watercolorist for 32 years, I decided to adapt and move from original compositions in watercolor and painting to digital works, trying to convey the same emotions. It’s a fascinating artistic transition! The use of digital technology offers new possibilities for exploring creativity.I make people discover through my works, my travels and my encounters