Nicole et Pierre-Marie Blardoni exposent à la Maison de l'Eclusier

Nicole Blardoni: Illumination, an art form that dates back to the Middle Ages, is part of our cultural heritage. I first enjoyed studying it and then passing it on as a legacy bequeathed by the generations that came before us—a legacy we must pass on intact, or even enriched, to future generations. To that end, I use the same medieval techniques (animal parchment, 23-karat gold leaf, and medieval tempera pigments). At first, I focused on copying initial letters, scrollwork, and miniatures to immerse myself in the precision and delicacy of these illustrations. Today, my works—most often born of my imagination—are enhanced by gold, which represents light, and parchment, which serves as their setting. Pierre-Marie Blardoni: Pierre-Marie Blardoni began painting as a self-taught artist, drawing inspiration in particular from the works at the Louvre and attending the Académie de la Grande Chaumière, where he practiced drawing from live models. His artistic journey was enriched by summer courses at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris, as well as workshops with artists such as Yann Gauguin and John Myers, where he further developed his work in landscape, still life, and life drawing. He also took evening classes at the Ateliers des Beaux de Paris for several years, then worked at the Atelier des Beaux-Arts de la Glacière in the 13th arrondissement. His training continued at the Académie Bertholle under the guidance of Andrée Bouzereau. In 2003, he rounded out his training with a year dedicated to sculpture at the École Arts Déco d’Avignon, now known as the Académie des Arts. This training allowed him to develop skills in stone carving and casting, particularly under the guidance of stonemason Ste Bidal and sculptor Vincent Lievore. Today, Pierre-Marie Blardoni focuses primarily on painting, using techniques such as acrylic and pastel on paper. His work follows an expressionist approach, often created from life, either outdoors or in the studio. His pieces explore landscapes and still lifes, reflecting a sensitivity to forms and colors within a framework that is both personal and rooted in natural and rural environments.