Vintage & Original Signed
- Madeleine Vallier -
Framed Art Painting
“For me, watercolor is all about edges. My use of shifting edges implies the changing of light and the passing of time. The lyrical quality of the work is inspired by a lifelong love of music. I work with remembered shapes and places and as the work evolves, the subject is transformed and becomes a contemporary experience. I create an abstract pattern through a realistic statement. "
One of her paintings also appears on the cover of the Chelsea artists group's book
“Chelsea Painters Celebrating Their Art ” which is also dedicated to her, published in 2011.
ITEM IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AS DISPLAYED IN THE PHOTO GALLERY. PROFESSIONALLY MATTED & FRAMED. CUSTOM MATTING CREATED BY THE ARTIST. FRAME MEASURES 36" BY 24" INCHES
The painting itself is done on a synthetic (polypropylene) paper called "YUPO". Painting or drawing on the ultra-smooth surface is different than regular watercolor or drawing paper. With Yupo, you can capture nuances, patterns, and shapes that were previously impossible to achieve on conventional watercolor and drawing papers. The surface may be rinsed or wiped clean to restore the original white of the sheet.
Madeleine Blanche Vallier, 86, passed away on March 20, 2012 in Ann Arbor, MI. . Born November 20, 1925 in Paris, France, she lived her early life in the difficult times of WWII. Later she immigrated to Detroit, where she married Michael Papo M.D. She spent her years raising her two children, while developing her artistic passion. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Papo, MD, son-in-law Peter Tanguy and grandson, Ian Tanguy of Dallas, Texas, as well as her son, Rene Papo and his wife, Dr. Hina Papo and their two children, Alex and Gisele of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In her early life in Paris, Madeleine developed her interest in art through visits to the Louvre and other museums and galleries. Early in her painting, she worked with oil and acrylic paints but has settled on watercolor as her preferred medium. Her most recent paintings are executed in Yupo paper, a plastic surface well suited to her use of shifting edges to imply the change of light and the passage of time. As a founding member and contributor of the Chelsea Painters, Madeleine was instrumental in developing the local art community. For the past 38 years, she has helped to organize the Chelsea Painters Art Fair at Chelsea Community Hospital. Madeleine has exhibited in many juried shows including the Michigan Watercolor Society and received numerous art awards.