Octobre Rose 24 – Les Rugissantes

Why Les Rugissantes?

The title refers to the Roaring Forties, the name given by sailors to the zone between the 40th and 50th parallels in the southern hemisphere. The area was so named because of the strong winds found at these latitudes, most of which come from the west. This region of the globe has fewer land masses that can break up the sea and slow down the winds. As a result, the winds are particularly violent and the seas rough.

It’s make or break. It’s a tough battle against the headwinds.
This is the only way to complete the Round the World Race… to complete the whole loop. As the saying goes, ‘Under 40 degrees, there’s no law, but under 50 degrees, there’s no God’. Once past this point, even if it’s not yet ‘La Croisière s’amuse’, the worst seems to be over. More clement winds are appearing, but the voyage is not over.
6 artists from French-speaking Switzerland have combined their talent and know-how for this 3rd artistic edition of Pink October. 40% of the sale price of the works will be donated to the LVC

Destraz Zita (Yverdon-les-Bains): cellulose sculpture
Gäng Fabien (Montreux): Figurative painting
Jegerlehner Michel (Yverdon-les-Bains) : Figurative painting and paper mobile
Le Briquer Micheline (Yverdon-les-Bains) : Ceramics
Sartori Beatrice (Yverdon-les-Bains) : Cutting, collage
Saucy Corinne : Figurative painting