JolieGalerie is dedicated to children’s book illustrations.
The gallery currently
presents artwork from 21 Australian and French artists featuring more than 200
original illustrations, French and
Australian children’s books, art brooches, ceramics and so much more.
Special exhibitions run from time to time showcasing artwork from international and Australian artists including Phil Bunting and Gus Gordon.
Jolie Galerie also offers creative sessions during regular school terms and school Holidays.
This is an opportunity for little ones to produce their own
pieces of art inspired by the gallery's walls.
All
are welcome at Jolie Galerie, from students to children and adults, this space
is one made to be shared, creating special moments together among the
paintings, and the books and stories from which they are inspired from.
Come
and discover :
- The life of a gallery
- Why illustration is an art
- The making of a children’s book and all of its actors:
authors, illustrators, editors and readers
- The life of an illustration before and after it is
printed for a book
- The diverse set of techniques used by the French and
Australian artists presented at the Gallery
CreativeCraft Sessions for kids run regularly throughout the school term and school holidays.
They include:
- An introduction to Children's Book Illustrations
- Techniques of art, 'make your own and take it
home'
- An immersion in the French environment with a
chance to learn words and expressions
- Morning/afternoon tea in the gallery's garden
You can even buy art from kids ! During the art classes at the
gallery, the children make their own masterpiece inspired by illustrations
of published books. They choose their technique, they decide on a title
and add a selling price if they want (the gallery does not take
commissions!)
Visit Jolie Galerie's fascinating and colourful collections in real life or visit their website for more information.
ABOUT
THE OWNER
I
am a French and proud mum of 3 boys and children’s books are a passion for me.
In 2004, I created La Galerie Jeanne Robillard, located in Paris, a renowned
French gallery that is dedicated to children’s book illustrations. During my 10
years at the gallery, I was devoted to the promotion and distribution of
artwork from children’s books. I have created more than 50 travelling
exhibitions of children’s book illustrations for cultural institutions such as
libraries, schools, and book fairs, and over 30 on-site exhibitions, including
on site and online sales of artwork.
Today,
I’m very happy to share this passion with the Australian community. - Jeanne Chemla