Françoise Barre céramique

Today, her work is mainly devoted to Japan of the 17th/18th and 19th centuries, the Ukiyo-e period, with work adapted to ceramics and Raku firings of magnificent Japanese prints by great masters such as Utamaro, Hokusai... as well as Japanese symbolism: koi carp, dragons, Japanese cranes, turtles etc. in sculptures and decorative ceramics.
All her pieces are unique, made by hand or on the wheel in her studio. She practises traditional Western raku, adding metallization where necessary to enhance the refined aspect of her works, the magic of "Happiness in chance" taking on its full meaning in this technique.
However, her creative whimsy and sense of humor sometimes lead her down quite different paths, towards other techniques such as "Copper Matt", a lesser-known and highly unusual Raku firing technique, as well as pieces in HT stoneware and earthenware.
Whenever possible, she has several solo exhibitions a year and takes part in group shows. She took part in the Village des Santons d'Aubagne project, creating 24 unique earthenware angels which, hanging from the ceiling, watch over the nativities presented by her fellow santonniers.
She has a permanent exhibition at the "L'Argilla" gallery.