Artist Claude Teyssier's love of life, art and colour left it's mark on the Bowraville community.
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One year on from his death, his partner Margrit Rickenbach, is preparing a small retrospective exhibition of some of his paintings, masks and a lantern or two, to be on show for two weeks in Bowraville's Pioneer Hall from Saturday, September 26 (including a small opening ceremony from 1pm).
"Claude lived here for 20 years and many of his paintings were done here ... mostly portraits of local people as well as paintings of birds, kangaroos and landscapes," Margrit said.
"He also created a large number of light sculptures and masks, for himself and with students in workshops and at TAFE.
"Claude shared his expertise and creativity with Phoenix House for many years, helping participants create magnificent masks and sculptures for the Back to Bowra Festival. Especially memorable was the Rainbow Serpent that led the parade in 2009 ... it was very special."
Margrit said Claude was an incredibly prolific artist, leaving behind more than 400 paintings, masks and sculptures.
"He would work day and night, more often at night, and it was always on the floor. I have spent the last year putting together a catalogue of his work with the help of Donna Brown with a view to an exhibition in the Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery."
The exhibition in Bowraville will include highlights of his time in the valley with video footage of some of the Back to Bowra Festivals.
The exhibition will be open daily between 10am and 4pm from September 26 to October 10. Margrit hopes to see you there.
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