The successful Very Artistic Festival with Eric Bourdon

Article in La Voix du Nord  (May 22, 2008) - Lille, France

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A SUCCESSFUL SECOND EDITION OF

THE VERY ARTISTIC FESTIVAL

People came in droves at the preview of this festival of arts.

The Superior school of communication in Lille is currently hosting in its premises the second edition of the Very Artistic Festival.

Organized by third year students - communication official or graphic design specialty -, the Very Artistic Festival makes it possible for some artists to seize the walls of the school and to present their creations to the large public, as well as to the economic and cultural actors of the area. Another point, the organization of this festival and the search for artists and partners led the students to put forward their competences. Five of them - Sarah Bekhiekh, Caroline Dimpre, Marie Duval, Fanny Juillard, Charlotte Riou and Samuel Turpin - thus worked consequently and proposed as theme “ The hidden side of the nude ”.

Bodypainting

A topic which has challenged regional or national artists. Eric Bourdon, young and recognized painter from Lille who exhibits at the Schèmes gallery and in New York, and Dorine Roussel, photographer who won a publication in the Photo magazine during the 27th “ World’s largest photo contest ”, were involved. Through an installation related to the bodypainting and very beautiful photographs, the two artists gathered their talents to make discover their perception of the body. They approached nudity with a great sensibility, while placing the body in an urban context. [...]

The director of Esupcom, Bruno Vreux, was particularly satisfied with the work of the pupils and more particularly with the selection of the artists who charmed and intrigued the visitors.

J-.M. DUM. (CLP)