FLUGE GLOBAL ADVENTURES INVADES FRENCH ART WORLD
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008
Without the FGA team to guide him, Nick has made his way to the south of France to expose himself to the world of art. Fresh from securing his 2nd straight Sports Car Club of America road racing Championship trophy in November, Fluge flew directly to the south of France to begin a month of work on various projects that would 'expose' him to the world of art. Renting a small place in Antibes, near Nice and where the masters like like Van Gogh, Picasso, Dali, and Chagall worked - Fluge set up 'shop' so to speak for the month of December.
Fluge has long proclaimed himself devoid of artistic talent. However, like some of his other mini-adventures, he decided to immerse himself into the art and culture of Provence to see what result he could emerge with in 2009. His first foray was in the world of ceramics working for an intense several long days under the tutelage of Pascal Pontet, owner of Ceramic Crea in Antibes. No doubt Pascal was confused by Nick's questionable French and even more so by his questionable ceramic talents, but she did allow for words like charming and unique in describing Fluge and his work.
Nick mimicking Picasso and Chagall with ceramic work
Next, Fluge began a several week journey in the world of oil painting on canvass. Here he travels to Nice each day to work with the well known regional artist Benoist Chapel. Again, a great teacher for FGA's adventurer, but Fluge's work appears challenging at best. (More vague terms have been used to describe him but with another week in oil, we will see…………………..).
Half way through another FGA Masterpiece
Finally, Fluge has begun a week long study in the world of glass blowing in the ancient famed town of Biot. Famed for the small bubbles (carbonic) that lie in the glass, Fluge is working at the very building (and in front of the public) that first brought 'Biot Glass' to the world.
Fluge with Master Glass Maker looking on
Stay tuned for a possible showing of humble Fluge works from his "December Period" in early 2009 (assuming the French government allows for transportations of genuine art from their adopted son – Fluge).