Thirteen years after my first visit to the enchanting Grez-sur-Loing, I return with a new body of work – a visual tribute to the place that welcomed me, embraced me, and supported me.
My first exhibition in Paris was in 2012, at Rivoli 59 gallery. This was followed by exhibitions at Melkert Galerie and twice at Galerie Desmos, completing a fertile – but now, I believe, finished – cycle in the capital.
Paris has given way to a landscape that feels more human, quieter, more authentic – closer to the scale of human life. Grez-sur-Loing – “Grez by the river” – with its cobbled streets and rich artistic tradition, has been and continues to be a place of creation for countless artists. Every year, as part of the European Heritage Days, the studios open their doors under the organization Grez Arts (grezarts.com).
This year, on October 4–5, 2025, I am taking part in this celebration as a guest at Sophie Batsis’ Early Grez, presenting a new series of works inspired by the light, tranquility, and memory of this place.
Exhibition: Grez Art 2025
Dates: October 4–5, 2025
Venue: Early Grez, 132 rue Wilson, Grez-sur-Loing, France, 77880
The Kiss Le Baiser
Rue Wilson 1
Twilight in Grez-sur-Loing Le crépuscule à Grez-sur-Loing
Grez sur loing
Rue Wilson 2
Rue Wilson 3
Hôtel Chevillon and August Strindberg, Robert Louis Stevenson, Carl Larsson, and Karin Bergö Hôtel
Early Grez
Nightscape from the Gre sur loing bridge Paysage nocturne
Nightscape 1 Paysage nocturne 1
The Bakery of Gre La Boulangerie de Gre
The Bridge and the Tower Le Pont et la Tour
Church of Our Lady and Saint Lawrence. Notre-Dame et Saint-Laurent
On the Other Side of the River De l’autre côté de la rivière
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The Kiss Le Baiser
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Rue Wilson 1
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Twilight in Grez-sur-Loing Le crépuscule à Grez-sur-Loing
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Grez sur loing
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Rue Wilson 2
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Rue Wilson 3
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Hôtel Chevillon and August Strindberg, Robert Louis Stevenson, Carl Larsson, and Karin Bergö Hôtel
The Grez-sur-Loing Foundation, based in Sweden, manages Hôtel Chevillon in Grez-sur-Loing, France, a historic guesthouse that served as a haven for Nordic artists in the 19th century. The foundation aims to promote art, literature, and science by providing a creative sanctuary for artists, writers, researchers, and scientists. They offer residencies, studios, and apartments, and also rent out spaces to institutions that provide grants for stays. Key aspects of the Grez-sur-Loing Foundation: Historical Significance: The Hôtel Chevillon was a popular residence for Nordic artists in the 19th century, including Carl Larsson, Karin Bergöö, Robert Louis Stevenson, and August Strindberg. Creative Oasis: The foundation provides a tranquil and inspiring environment for artists and other creative individuals to work and develop their projects. Residencies and Grants: The foundation offers residencies, apartments, and studios, and also rents out spaces to institutions that offer grants for stays at Hôtel Chevillon. Location: The guesthouse is located in Grez-sur-Loing, a town southeast of Paris, offering a peaceful setting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Swedish Connection: The foundation is based in Sweden and is committed to supporting Swedish artists and scientists. Partnerships and Exhibitions: The foundation collaborates with various partners, including the mairie (town hall) of Grez-sur-Loing, and hosts exhibitions showcasing the work of resident artists. Restoration Efforts: While the foundation aims to maintain the historic Hôtel Chevillon, it has faced challenges with funding and has undertaken restoration efforts, including the restoration of Carl Larsson's balcony and windows. Grants — The Grez-Sur-Loing Foundation The Anna Ahrenberg Grez-sur-Loing grant is to promote the artistic or scientific development of working artists, authors, musician... Stiftelsen Grez-sur-Loing About — The Grez-Sur-Loing Foundation The non-profit Foundation Grez-sur-Loing's mission is twofold: to manage its guesthouse, Hôtel Chevillon, and to be an enabler for... Stiftelsen Grez-sur-Loing Artists' Colony - Stiftelsen Grez-sur-Loing Residencies are offered to artists, authors, composers and scientists. The Foundation is a non-profit organization that rents out ... La Fondation Grez-sur-Loing, basée en Suède, gère l’Hôtel Chevillon à Grez-sur-Loing, en France, une maison d’hôtes historique qui servit de refuge aux artistes nordiques au XIXᵉ siècle. La fondation a pour mission de promouvoir l’art, la littérature et la science en offrant un sanctuaire créatif aux artistes, écrivains, chercheurs et scientifiques. Elle propose des résidences, des ateliers et des appartements, et loue également des espaces à des institutions qui attribuent des bourses de séjour. Aspects clés de la Fondation Grez-sur-Loing : Importance historique : L’Hôtel Chevillon fut un lieu de séjour privilégié pour de nombreux artistes nordiques au XIXᵉ siècle, parmi lesquels Carl Larsson, Karin Bergöö, Robert Louis Stevenson et August Strindberg. Oasis créative : La fondation offre un environnement paisible et inspirant permettant aux artistes et aux créateurs de travailler et de développer leurs projets. Résidences et bourses : La fondation met à disposition des résidences, appartements et ateliers, et collabore avec des institutions qui financent des séjours à l’Hôtel Chevillon. Emplacement : La maison d’hôtes est située à Grez-sur-Loing, au sud-est de Paris, offrant un cadre calme, loin de l’agitation de la ville. Lien avec la Suède : Établie en Suède, la fondation soutient en particulier les artistes et scientifiques suédois. Partenariats et expositions : Elle collabore avec divers partenaires, notamment la mairie de Grez-sur-Loing, et organise des expositions présentant le travail des artistes en résidence. Efforts de restauration : Bien que la fondation s’efforce d’entretenir l’Hôtel Chevillon, elle fait face à des défis financiers et a entrepris des travaux de restauration, dont la rénovation du balcon et des fenêtres de Carl Larsson. Bourses — Fondation Grez-sur-Loing La bourse Anna Ahrenberg Grez-sur-Loing vise à promouvoir le développement artistique ou scientifique des artistes, auteurs, musiciens… -
Early Grez
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Nightscape from the Gre sur loing bridge Paysage nocturne
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Nightscape 1 Paysage nocturne 1
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The Bakery of Gre La Boulangerie de Gre
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The Bridge and the Tower Le Pont et la Tour
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Church of Our Lady and Saint Lawrence. Notre-Dame et Saint-Laurent
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On the Other Side of the River De l’autre côté de la rivière
