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Claire Tabouret: a new ceramic chapter at Château La Coste

The French artist Claire Tabouret returns to the south of France with a new solo exhibition at Château La Coste.

Por: Alejandro Carrillo
L’Éloquence des Larmes / Photo via Château La Coste
L’Éloquence des Larmes / Photo via Château La Coste

In collaboration with Manufacture de Sèvres, “L’Éloquence des Larmes” (The Eloquence of Tears) marks new territory for Claire Tabouret, who is globally recognized for her expressive pictorial portraits about the sea, youth, and identity, while she continues to experiment with ceramic vessels centered on femininity.

Recently a mother of her second child, Tabouret conceived the idea for her new exhibition during pregnancy. “The women represented by Claire Tabouret mourn the loss of a child,” wrote Château La Coste, which is also a vineyard and restaurant.

L’Éloquence des Larmes / Photo via Château La Coste
L’Éloquence des Larmes / Photo via Château La Coste

“For this series, Claire Tabouret invoked the weeping maternal figure from ancient art history. Firmly rooted in contemporary history, the crying of these women reflects an increasingly violent global context.”

On the rise

Represented by the French galleries Almine Rech and Perrotin, Tabouret has experienced a meteoric rise in the contemporary art space over the past decade. Her intimate portraits often depict solemn figures or groups of children as an exploration of the constant transformation of being.

L’Éloquence des Larmes / Photo via Château La Coste
L’Éloquence des Larmes / Photo via Château La Coste

Working with ceramics, Tabouret believes the change of medium will have a reciprocity in her painting practice. “There is a relationship with volume that makes me think of painting differently,” she previously said in an interview. “There are more and more invisible elements emerging…”


“The Eloquence of Tears” will be on display at Château La Coste until September 2024.

About Claire Tabouret

Claire Tabouret is a French painter based in Los Angeles, renowned for her vibrant and expressive figurative works. Her unique style combines elements of classical painting with a contemporary sensibility, creating compositions that invite reflection and emotion.


Tabouret stands out for her ability to capture the essence of her subjects, whether in individual portraits or group scenes. Her characters, often young and surrounded by everyday objects, convey a sense of vulnerability and strength at the same time. Tabouret’s color palette is rich and varied, using intense and contrasting tones to create atmospheres charged with energy.

L’Éloquence des Larmes / Photo via Château La Coste
L’Éloquence des Larmes / Photo via Château La Coste

Tabouret’s painting technique is spontaneous and gestural, with loose and expressive brushstrokes that reveal the emotion and energy of the creative moment. Her works often explore themes such as identity, youth, friendship, and the human condition.


Claire Tabouret’s work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums worldwide, cementing her position as one of the most important artists of her generation. Her ability to connect with the viewer through powerful and emotive images has made her a key figure in the contemporary art scene.

L’Éloquence des Larmes / Photo via Château La Coste
L’Éloquence des Larmes / Photo via Château La Coste

Claire Tabouret is a painter who captivates with her sensitive gaze and expressive technique. Her works, laden with emotion and meaning, invite the viewer to immerse themselves in a rich and complex visual universe.

 

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