Perhaps one of the grander challenges of travel we can recall. That would include 6 pieces of luggage (with baby stroller) one beautiful baby, and a healthy chunk of the studio gear. Equipment brought: Photographic gear including 2 cameras, lenses, portable strobes, tripods and light stands. Audio recording gear, video equipment and of course a slightly trimmed down yet still complete drawing kit. Thankfully, we already had sewing machines, textiles and many other tools already in place at the family studio located in the 14th area of Paris.
2 months were spent in Paris with mini adventures to beautiful cities as far north as Amsterdam where great contemporary art is being generated. 1 month was spent in Cadenet, located in Provence. We lived in a stone house built around the 15th century. It was situated in the middle of a vineyard with mountains landscaping the background.
These three months were quite prolific for the studio:
1. A new collection of drawings were born called "The Cadenet Series"
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2. A beautiful new film was created using stop motion photography. The music for this short was created by Alain Martinez and we recorded it in the Paris studio.
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3. A 10 song cd of classic French street music was created while in Provence. The recording is comprised of well known compositions and a few originals by Mieke Bodart. We recorded this album on a roof top in Cucheron with one of the songs ending just as the local village church struck its bell for midnight, how perfect. It was an extraordinary time as we all lived together free and creative. This musical selection was our soundtrack, as they played each morning at the markets, then into the evening as we celebrated nightly with beautiful foods and wine. This recording was made during our last night together.
Click here to see the album details and hear one of the songs.
Many photographic portraits were created with Jude's styling and beautiful couture. Many of the fashion creations will be presented this fall. In the mean time, you can see some of the portraits by
clicking here.
It was an extra - ordinary experience, which seems more and more like a dream. Now we are back in L.A. in an other dream - land which has its own inspirations and pulse. Check back soon if you are interested to see what comes to the surface and is revealed next....
