Félicitations à Monsieur Macron et France!Félicitations [fi-li-sə-tā-shən]G- et ses amis au Auberge G quelque part dans le sud de la France.English translation: CongratulationsCongratulations Mr. Macron and France! G- and my friends at Auberge G somewhere in the south of France.Watch the NY Times VideoFrench Election: The Moment Macron WonBy VICTOR AGULHON, ELIAN PELTIER, CHLOÉ ROCHEREUIL and GUGLIELMO MATTIOLI
débat [dé·bat] English translation: Debate The elusive, French dry erase artist and creative genius, Amant, has struck again! Amant was brought in to document the live televised debate, sometimes referred to as a sparring-match, between the presidential candidates Le Pen and Macron as they faced each other across a table. As you can see, that is me in the foreground moderating the lively, […]
Asperges [əˈspærəɡəs] English translation: Asparagus It’s spring and although we can find asparagus year round at the market these days, in April asparagus is at its peak. Enjoy it while you can! G-
Espionner [És.pjÉ.ne] English translation: to spy It has been said that Mark Zuckerberg covers his computer camera with tape and our FBI Director, James Comey, strongly suggests we all do the same. My design consultant Michele envisioned something more aesthetically pleasing than a piece of duct tape stuck to her beautiful iMac. This little frog figurine was a […]
C’est une belle journée! English translation: It’s a beautiful day! Enjoy! G-
amant [amɑ̃] English translation: Lover The elusive, French dry erase artist, Amant, has struck again! His creative mind brings you a whimsical sketch of my famous winter retreat for snow lovers— Mont G. I hope to bring you more of Amant’s dry erase sketches, until then– À bientôt, j’espère! G-
Coller [kuh lay] English translation: to glue The origin of collage is from the French word coller an art technique popularized in the early 1900’s by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. The collage shown here is one of many designed and produced by my creative consultant, Michele. You can find more examples of her photo and paper/found object collages on her Coller Pinterest board. G-
printemps [pʀɛ̃tɑ̃] English translation: spring Spring has arrived in the vineyard, I’m busy tending the vines, walking the fields each morning and talking to my new buds. Another vintage year is underway! G-
Mode [mɔd] English translation: fashion My Business Manager and Creative Consultant are having fun with the window display for the giant fashion house Christian Dior while traveling in Monaco, France. They find composing images through mirrors brings forth unique and interesting photographs. Look for your reflection in objects, mirrors or a pool of water when you […]
Bonnes Fêtes! [bohn feɪt] English translation: Happy Holidays! Here’s to a happy, healthy, scrumptious 2014! Enjoy! Now, I must get back to work. This is turning out to be my busiest holiday season yet! PS- My Business Manager and Creative Consultant have finally completed my latest book—- “The Aubergine Caper”, I will be providing more information soon. […]