'It's not very French to change stuff': how Claire Tabouret's stained-glass windows cast Notre Dame in new light

Here's a summary of the article about Claire Tabouret, the artist chosen to design stained-glass windows for Notre Dame Cathedral:

**Background**

* Tabouret is 44 years old and lives in France with her husband, Nathan Thelen, and their two young daughters.
* She was born in the US and moved back to France last year.

**Designing the Stained-Glass Windows**

* Tabouret won a competition to design six stained-glass windows for Notre Dame Cathedral, with a theme of the Pentecost.
* Her designs are being made at an ancient glass workshop in Reims, and each window is composed of about 50 pieces of stained glass.
* The Grand Palais exhibition features the process of designing the full-scale models, including painting images on transparent Plexiglas using stencils and monotype.

**Inspiration and Process**

* Tabouret was inspired by the beauty and poetry of the text of the Pentecost, rather than traditional Western ecclesiastical art.
* She aimed to create a harmonious dialogue between new layers in buildings like Notre Dame, rather than freezing time or stopping those layers.
* Her designs feature vivid landscapes, including turbulent seas and wind-lashed trees, in a palette of vibrant blues, reds, greens, and purples.

**Personal Life**

* Tabouret left the US to return to France, where she is now living with her family and enjoying her artistic pursuits.
* She admits that she would rather be back in her studio than attending exhibitions or promoting her work, preferring to focus on her art.

**Childhood Inspiration**

* Tabouret's love of painting began when she was four years old, after visiting Monet's Water Lilies in Paris with her parents.
* Her mother claims that she told the person sitting in the gallery at the MusΓ©e Marmottan that "I need paint right now" - a moment that inspired her to pursue art.
 
I'm not sure I'd have picked her to design stained glass windows for Notre Dame, she just seems so... modern. I mean, have you seen those vibrant blues and reds in her designs? It's all so bright and bold, like something out of a children's book. Where's the subtlety? The nuance? In my day, we used to appreciate the more understated approach to art, you know? Like Monet, who was an inspiration to Tabouret herself. Her water lilies are such a classic... I just can't help but feel like she's missing out on that timeless quality of art by going for something so... contemporary 😐
 
🌟 I think it's really cool that Claire Tabouret is bringing a fresh perspective to stained-glass design with her Pentecost-themed windows for Notre Dame Cathedral πŸ•ŠοΈ. What I love about her approach is that she's not just recreating traditional Western art, but instead trying to have a dialogue between old and new layers in the building πŸ”₯. The vibrant colors and landscapes in her designs are definitely eye-catching and will add a lot of personality to the cathedral πŸ’‘. It's also inspiring to see how Tabouret has followed her passion for art from a young age, like when she visited Monet's Water Lilies at four years old 🌿. It just goes to show that with dedication and hard work, you can turn your dreams into reality πŸ’ͺ.
 
🌈 I think it's so cool that Claire Tabouret is bringing some fresh energy to Notre Dame Cathedral with her stunning stained-glass window designs! 😍 The fact that she's incorporating vibrant colors and unique themes like turbulent seas and wind-lashed trees is gonna make the cathedral feel super modern and exciting. Plus, it's awesome that she's drawing inspiration from poetry and nature - it shows she's not just stuck in traditional art. 🌿 And I love how down-to-earth she seems, not being too into the whole "exhibition circuit" thing... more power to her if she'd rather be back in her studio creating! πŸ’ͺ
 
🌊 You know what's crazy? I was just thinking about how much I love visiting aquariums and watching those fish swim... like, have you ever seen a sea turtle up close? 🐒 They're so cool! Anyway, back to Claire Tabouret's stained-glass windows - I'm really fascinated by the way she uses color to evoke emotions. It's like her art is taking me on a whole different journey... reminds me of that time I went to the beach and built sandcastles with my family πŸ–οΈπŸŒ΄
 
πŸ€” I'm so glad they chose Claire Tabouret for this project, but can we talk about how refreshing it is that she's not some fancy-schmancy artist with years of experience under her belt? I mean, this woman left the US to move back to France and now gets to design stained-glass windows for one of the most famous cathedrals in the world! 🌟 It's like she's been given a second chance, and it's awesome. Plus, I love how she's focusing on creating art that inspires dialogue between old buildings and new layers – it's all about embracing change, right? 😊 And honestly, her process is so cool, using Plexiglas and stencils to create these vibrant designs... I'm definitely going to have to check out the Grand Palais exhibition! πŸ‘€
 
omg cant believe they chose some random artist from nowhere france 🀯 tabouret sounds like totally not the right fit for something as iconic as notre dame cathedral she just wants to focus on her own art and leave the rest alone i mean, what does she know about the pentecost or french history anyway? i think it wouldve been way better if they chose someone with more experience and a stronger connection to the country πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ
 
omg have you guys ever been to the Eiffel Tower at night πŸŒƒ? it's like the whole city is sparkling and magical, reminds me of when I was traveling in europe last year and saw some insane street art in berlin 🀯 anyway back to claire tabouret's stained glass windows... i love how she's using this really unique technique with plexiglas and stencils, it looks so intricate and beautiful πŸ’‘
 
oh my gosh i'm so excited about claire tabouret's new stained glass windows for notre dame cathedral πŸŒΏπŸ’« she's literally an artist with such a unique style and vision i love how she drew inspiration from poetry and nature, it's like her designs are breathing life into the ancient cathedral πŸ’– can't wait to see them all in person at the grand palais exhibition πŸŽ¨πŸ‘€
 
πŸ€” I think it's so cool that Claire Tabouret, an American artist living in France, got to design stained-glass windows for Notre Dame Cathedral πŸ―πŸ’Ž! I mean, she must've been so inspired by the Pentecost text and wanted to create something really unique and beautiful πŸ’—. And can you imagine working with those ancient glass workshops in Reims? That's like something out of a fairy tale ✨. I wish I could see the full-scale models at the Grand Palais exhibition, that sounds amazing 🎨!
 
🀯 i just love it when artists like claire tabouret get to bring their visions to life in such an iconic place like notre dame cathedral πŸŒƒ the idea of creating a harmonious dialogue between old and new is so cool, you know? it's all about finding that balance between preserving history and keeping things fresh. also, can we talk about how awesome it is that she's a mom and still manages to pursue her passion for art? 4 years old telling her parents "i need paint right now" sounds like a moment from my childhood too πŸŽ¨πŸ’•
 
I think it's awesome that Claire Tabouret got to design stained-glass windows for Notre Dame Cathedral 🀩! I mean, she must be living her dream at 44 and getting to work with such a beautiful ancient glass workshop in Reims πŸ”¨πŸ’Ž. The fact that she drew inspiration from the Pentecost text and aimed to create a harmonious dialogue between old and new layers is really cool πŸŒΏπŸ™οΈ. And can you imagine seeing those six stained-glass windows up close, with all the vibrant colors and landscapes? It's like her childhood dreams came true when she visited Monet's Water Lilies in Paris as a kid 😍🎨.
 
omg i cant even 🀯 I'm literally dying over claire tabouret's designs for notre dame cathedral! those stained glass windows are going to be SOOO beautiful πŸ’• she's got this amazing vibe of blending traditional and modern elements together... its like her art is speaking straight to the heart ❀️ and can u believe shes been making art since she was 4?! 🀯 that's literally the most inspiring thing ever! I wish i could attend one of those exhibitions in paris lol 🚫
 
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