Pigasse 2011 – 2020
They called it the Green Cathedral. For me, it was tranquility distilled.
In 2011 I learnt that the trees lining the Canal du Midi in France are ill and would be gradually be removed. I decided to create a ‘slow-doc’; a painted documentary and an hommage to one of the most peaceful places on earth.
There is new hope as in recent years new trees are being planted along the banks in many areas. Along side the hard work of the VNF, locals from Toulouse to Sête and visitors to the Canal, have given time and money to support the regeneration.
You can also help by donating here: http://www.replantonslecanaldumidi.fr/fr/soutenir-le-projet
Thank you et Merci!
“Momento Mori” marks the last in this series of paintings of the Canal du Midi, at least for the foreseeable future.
With this composition I have come full circle, returning to the canal as it looked back in 2011/12, before the trees at Pigasse began to be felled.
Pushing towards the monumental, this canvas measures 2 meters across enveloping the viewer as they approach.
Pigasse 2011
oil on paper ~20 x 30cm
Pigasse 2012
oil on paper 90 x 100cm
2013 – Rosy
oil on canvas 73 x 100cm
Pigasse 2013 – Lavender
oil on canvas 89cm x 116cm
2014 – Grace
oil on canvas 116 x 81cm
Pigasse 2014 – Gracious
oil on canvas 116 x 81cm
2014 – Lavender
oil on canvas 89 x 116cm
Pigasse Red Carpet
oil on canvas 89 x 116cm
Pigasse 2015 #2
oil on canvas
Pigasse 2015 #1
oil on canvas 65cm x 50cm
Pigasse 2016 – Abundance
oil on canvas 116cm x 81cm
Pigasse 2017
oil on canvas 80cm x 100cm
Pigasse 2018 – The Other Side
oil on canvas 90x120cm
Pigasse 2018 – De Loin
oil on canvas 90x120cm
Pigasse 2019 – Tripping The Light Fantastic