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A Fun Evening Out in Provence

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A Fun Evening Out in Provence

Thursday seems to be the new Friday in Provence this September, and last night saw many Network Provence ladies off to Mollégès to the opening view of Ashley Tinker’s exhibition at la Bibliothèque de Molleges (https://opac-x-bibliothequemolleges.biblix.net/)

Ashley had an excellent turnout on the still sultry September evening and judging by the red dots, it was also a successful event. 

Ashley Tinker is an anglophone Canadian artist living and working in Provence for the last ten years. Well known for her photography and lifestyle blog @curiousprovence, the free time of the pandemic saw her begin to paint in earnest. You can learn more about her work and projects at https://curiousprovence.com 

Her paintings are multi-view; at a distance, they are close to photographic representations of the sublime light and terrains we have all come to Provence to adore. Stepping up to a closer look reveals details and textures that are incredibly satisfying and masterfully precise. It was a delight to see these paintings in person, and you can visit the exhibition until the 27th of September.

Of course, the company was also a delight as we mingled and story-swapped with like-minded but diverse Network Provence members and others from the many corners of our belle region. 

Network Provence is a great gateway to learn and share the area’s events, talents, and happenings. Get in touch to learn about the membership and access to this vibrant community of anglophone women of Provence.  

By Maryna Fontenoy for Network Provence

 

Meet Ana Masse

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Hi, my name is Ana,
I am a silk artist based in Avignon.
After trying many forms of art, I fell in love with silk painting which became my “true art passion”. I create my scarves in a variety of styles so that everyone can find

what they are looking for. This also helps me create scarves that reflect the mood and character of those who wear them.

However, they all have one thing in common: vibrant colours.

My studio is located in beautiful Provence, France. Each hand-painted scarf is a one-of-a-kind, piece of wearable art.

My scarves are suitable for wearing as an accessory, or framed and displayed as art. The texture of the silk is soft, fluid, and luxurious to the touch. However, it does not forgive the slightest mistake. You must be very thorough, or you need to start everything from the beginning.

For my work, I always use high-quality materials: natural fabrics and professional dyes, resistant to washing and fading. This ensures that my work will please you for many years.
Let me help you spice up your outfits. Hand-painted silk scarves will make you stand out from the crowd, and you will be showered with compliments about your chic outfit.

Meet Marion Champin

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My name is Marion. I am French, although a “world citizen” at heart! I launched my company — In Flight — in 2003. It specializes in Property Management for second homeowners in the Luberon and Alpilles region.

A strong taste for adventure and discovery has always been my motor! Choosing the “roads less travelled” has led me to live in various countries until 2000 (the U.K., Germany, the French Caribbean and the U.S.A.) — and even to travel transatlantic from France to the Caribbean — working on a large sailboat!

My cosmopolitan life, work experience and sensitivity have made me proficient in dealing with the challenges faced in multilingual and multicultural living.

After coming back to the “Provence of my teenage years”, I committed myself to assist the international community by helping them to manage their property in Provence and to develop their projects. My personal and professional background naturally guided me to help second-home owners lighten their daily life by managing their property, house staff, and administrative procedures and to participate in developing their projects in Provence. So I regrouped my expertise and skills into a service directed at the growing Anglo-American community in the Luberon and the Alpilles.

I have also had the opportunity to coordinate and organize private cultural events. These various experiences have contributed to building an eclectic and trusting network in the region, which I gladly rely on according to the missions assigned.

Developing In Flight has been a great experience and has allowed me to create constructive and rich connections between French culture and the international community since 2003.