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Claire Tabouret's journey to creating six stunning stained-glass windows for Notre Dame Cathedral began with an intriguing challenge. When she learned about the project, she was drawn to its "freshness and bravery" - two qualities that are not typically associated with traditional French art.
As a painter living in the US, Tabouret was intrigued by the idea of creating figurative paintings for public spaces, which is rare in France where abstract projects dominate. She submitted her application just 15 minutes before the deadline and was subsequently invited to present her designs to a jury.
Tabouret's designs for the windows follow the theme of Pentecost, the biblical moment when the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles in Jerusalem 50 days after Easter. Her work is characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic landscapes, including turbulent seas and wind-lashed trees.
The Grand Palais exhibition "With one breath" showcases the process of designing the full-scale models. Tabouret's designs were created at a nearly 400-year-old glass workshop founded in Reims that has previously worked with artists such as Marc Chagall and Joan Miró.
When working on the project, Tabouret was given complete artistic freedom by the church authorities, who encouraged her to create a harmonious dialogue between new layers in the building. Her approach is rooted in a desire to honor Notre Dame's history while introducing something new and vibrant.
Tabouret, 44, left the US last year and moved back to France with her American husband, Nathan Thelen, their two- and three-year-old daughters, and a menagerie of animals. Despite her success, she admits that she would rather be back in her studio, surrounded by paint and canvas.
The artist's love affair with painting began at a young age, when she saw Monet's Water Lilies in Paris at the age of four. "I remember the moment and I know the feeling," she says, recalling the urge to create art that has stayed with her ever since.
As Tabouret prepares to embark on this next chapter in her artistic journey, one thing is clear: her designs for Notre Dame will be a testament to her creativity, passion, and commitment to bringing new life to this beloved monument.
Claire Tabouret's journey to creating six stunning stained-glass windows for Notre Dame Cathedral began with an intriguing challenge. When she learned about the project, she was drawn to its "freshness and bravery" - two qualities that are not typically associated with traditional French art.
As a painter living in the US, Tabouret was intrigued by the idea of creating figurative paintings for public spaces, which is rare in France where abstract projects dominate. She submitted her application just 15 minutes before the deadline and was subsequently invited to present her designs to a jury.
Tabouret's designs for the windows follow the theme of Pentecost, the biblical moment when the Holy Spirit descends upon the apostles in Jerusalem 50 days after Easter. Her work is characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic landscapes, including turbulent seas and wind-lashed trees.
The Grand Palais exhibition "With one breath" showcases the process of designing the full-scale models. Tabouret's designs were created at a nearly 400-year-old glass workshop founded in Reims that has previously worked with artists such as Marc Chagall and Joan Miró.
When working on the project, Tabouret was given complete artistic freedom by the church authorities, who encouraged her to create a harmonious dialogue between new layers in the building. Her approach is rooted in a desire to honor Notre Dame's history while introducing something new and vibrant.
Tabouret, 44, left the US last year and moved back to France with her American husband, Nathan Thelen, their two- and three-year-old daughters, and a menagerie of animals. Despite her success, she admits that she would rather be back in her studio, surrounded by paint and canvas.
The artist's love affair with painting began at a young age, when she saw Monet's Water Lilies in Paris at the age of four. "I remember the moment and I know the feeling," she says, recalling the urge to create art that has stayed with her ever since.
As Tabouret prepares to embark on this next chapter in her artistic journey, one thing is clear: her designs for Notre Dame will be a testament to her creativity, passion, and commitment to bringing new life to this beloved monument.
Claire Tabouret is literally the most talented stained glass artist EVER! She's American but lives in France now with her hubby and kids 
and she's still got that crazy passion for art from when she saw Monet's Water Lilies at age 4 
. I love how she's getting to create these stunning windows for Notre Dame, it's gonna be SO beautiful 
! Check out her designs in the Grand Palais exhibition "With one breath" 
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I'm loving Claire Tabouret's work! She's taking some amazing risks with her stained-glass windows at Notre Dame, blending traditional French style with bold colors and dynamic landscapes 
. As a non-traditional artist being given free rein by the church authorities is pretty cool - it's like they're saying "go wild" 
! Tabouret's love for art started young, inspired by Monet's Water Lilies... who wouldn't be captivated by those gorgeous flowers? 
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. And let's be real, it's not like she's breaking any rules or pushing boundaries or anything (that we know of) 
. I mean, the church gave her creative freedom? That's just nice, but also a bit convenient 
. Still, can't wait to see how these windows turn out! 
I'm curious to check out the "With one breath" exhibition at the Grand Palais, it sounds like a must-see. Can't wait to see how her designs turn out in real life 
! I mean, can you imagine walking into the cathedral and being blown away by these gorgeous, vibrant designs? The fact that she was given complete artistic freedom by the church authorities to create something new and harmonious is just amazing 
. And her love story with art started at 4 years old when she saw Monet's Water Lilies - talk about a childhood dream coming true! 
. Bring on that exhibition and let's get ready to be inspired by her talent and creativity!
. And what's even crazier is that she was given total artistic freedom by the church authorities. They just wanted something fresh and new to go with the old building 
... it's amazing how she was able to bring a fresh perspective to creating stained glass windows for notre dame cathedral - like, who says traditional french art has to be stuffy and boring? 
can't wait to see the final result & what it brings to notre dame 
