Trompette

Catalogue raisonnée des oeuvres de Jean-Paul Riopelle, #1969.027H.1969 page 171, Tome 4

In 1969, Jean-Paul Riopelle left Paris to establish his workshop in St-Cyr-en-Arthies. He was an extremely hardworking artist who never seemed to take any time off and kept creating without any break. His works were remarkable in material, shapes and colours, and such qualities are evident in the Trompette artwork. During an interview with Pierre Schneider, Jean-Paul Riopelle confessed that he would never shy away from any of his paintings. He further added that he knew all the technical means and classic methods for appreciating a painting, but if he ever felt tempted to use them during the performance, he would remind himself that it was over.

Although Jean-Paul Riopelle gained international fame in the 1950s, it was the following decade that showcased his unparalleled maturity as an artist. It was during this period that he started working on the creation of La Joute, a monumental sculpture, which was inaugurated as part of the Montreal Olympic Games. The sculpture is still present in the international district and has become a symbol of his artistic excellence.

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