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The Renaissance Of Hemp

As a human and an artist, I have always had an attraction for materials that convey their own experience and vibration.

One day a nice old lady who had discovered me at an exhibition, saw that I was painting on burlap. Later she contacted me again, telling me that she had discovered old hemp canvas that her father had made decades ago.

These hemp fabrics were the last produced by hand in my region, Normandy, France. They date from the 1940s. Moved, she decided to give me this large, heavy roll that smelled of the past.

I promised to make it something colorful and full of life.

Here are the first works made with it.

I hope you’ll enjoy them

More info: moontain.org

ECHORALIS

The Renaissance Of Hemp

acrylic on hemp canvas, 101.5/167 cm – (2021)

ALETHEIA

The Renaissance Of Hemp

acrylic on hemp canvas, 126/102 cm – (2021)

TOTEMIC

The Renaissance Of Hemp

acrylic on hemp canvas,101.5/126.5 cm – (2022)

CALATHEA

The Renaissance Of Hemp

acrylic on hemp canvas, 141/102 cm – (2022)

ANAMNESIS

The Renaissance Of Hemp

acrylic on hemp canvas, 101.5/85.5 cm – (2021)

French artist making arts, music & aphorisms

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Hi there! I'm Gabrielė, but you can also catch me responding to Gab, Gabi, Gabert, or Gabe – take your pick. Professionally, I'm the senior community manager over at Bored Panda, helping people share their awesome work and connecting artists with a worldwide audience. Beyond work, you'll catch me traveling, listening to vinyl and diving into movies, art exhibitions, and concerts. I'm a culture buff at heart, always eager to explore and embrace the richness of the human experience.

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