Valérie Daubé and Thanh Ouchka Present Abstract Paintings at La preb' in Saint-Pol-de-Léon

An exhibition at La preb' in Saint-Pol-de-Léon, Finistère, features abstract paintings by Valérie Daubé and Thanh Ouchka, running until January 5, 2025. The show, held at the Renaissance-era Maison Prébendale, includes around 100 works across seven rooms, challenging stereotypical Breton art themes like marines and menhirs. Both artists have studios nearby in Morlaix and Roscoff, with Thanh Ouchka, born in Saïgon, bringing a non-Breton perspective to her vibrant, color-focused pieces. The exhibition emphasizes color over figurative representation, drawing parallels to historical art movements such as the Pont-Aven school and referencing figures like Maurice Denis and Charles Baudelaire. It positions abstract painting as a means to reveal deeper truths and narratives, contrasting with naturalistic imitations often associated with regional art. The venue has hosted contemporary artists, often from Brittany, for about three decades, continuing its role in showcasing local talent with a modern twist.