Grand Bohemian Gallery Charleston to Host Events for Jean Claude Roy’s 21st Annual Art Tour

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Be among the first to behold the latest works by expressionist-colourist Jean Claude Roy, on display exclusively in the United States through select Grand Bohemian Galleries, including the Grand Bohemian Gallery Charleston. See the artist’s new paintings and add them to your collection while enjoying the opportunity to speak with Jean Claude at exclusive events on November 8-9, 2023. 

Jean Claude Roy was born in Rochefort-sur-Mer on the west coast of France in 1948. He knew from the age of seven that he wanted to be an artist, and was encouraged by his grandfather, a farmer of modest means who occasionally bought paintings at auctions. At the age of 16 he attended merchant marine training and took his first job at 17 as an apprentice electrician on a cable-repair boat. There followed several years at sea, where his interest in art turned to landscape. In 1971 he emigrated to Newfoundland, Canada and for the next 10 years worked as a marine electrician by day and an artist by night. By 1973 he was selling in local galleries and had his first solo exhibition in 1974. In 1982 he returned to France, eager to make a career as an artist in his own country and to try to live from his art alone. He maintained his ties with Newfoundland, and now divides his time between the two countries.

Jean Claude Roy describes his style as “expressionist-colourist”; he works more frequently in oils and with a palette knife. Since the last 1980’s a characteristic of his French landscapes has been the presence of the sun. It’s now a beloved important part of the composition of each work, a signature of sorts. He is a prolific artist by any measure. He paints every day, most often outdoors.

Of the nearly fifty paintings that arrived in Charleston for the 2023 collection, approximately thirty are still available for purchase prior to the exhibition openings. Contact the gallery for inquiries and to RSVP.

WHEN:

Public Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 8th, 5:30PM – 8PM

Private Dinner: Thursday, November 9th, 6PM ($175 per person. All inclusive of five-course meal with wine pairings, tax, and gratuity. RSVPs required.)

Exhibition Runs November 1 – 30, 2023

Here’s the preliminary menu for the 2023 Jean Claude Roy dinner in Charleston:

Passed hors-d’oeuvres:

• Oysters 3 Ways
  • Kiwi & Chives
  • Pear & Watercress
  • Seaweed & Uni
• Leek, mushroom & crispy prosciutto crostini

Wine pairing: Domaine Menard Muscadet Les Princes 2022

Dinner:

**Bread and butter served with each course**

Course 1–

Scallop Carpaccio Persimmons, Caviar, Olive Oil

Pairing: Drappier Brut Nature

Course 2–

Burrata de Bufala Prosciutto, Olive Oil, Grilled Sour Dough

Pairing: Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret Chatenueph Du Pape Blanc

Course 3–

Wreck Fish Sunchoke, Black Truffle

Pairing: Drouhin Brouilly Beajelois

**Palate cleanser—Sorbet**

Course 4–

Wagyu Ribeye Beets, carrots, salsify, maitake mushroom

Pairing: St Cosme Cote Rotie 2021

Course 5–

Dark Chocolate Blue Cheese

Pairing: Ch Suiduruit Sauterne 2011

Coffee and Cognac offered tableside alongside dessert

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