It is the fourth opening reception at Éphémères, whose owner is also responsible for various events in Saanen such as Classic Cars and Music.

Chevolleau is a Franco-Lebanese painter with her own gallery in Beirut, whose specialty are large-sized floral scenes. The style of her paintings bestows the fields and trees with an exuberance that is further enhanced by the size of the tableaux. It is not pointillism,the artists maintains, anticipating the viewers’ categorisation. If anything it should be called “perlism” she insists.

Éphémères by DH is more than an exhibition room, though. It provides space for various events and sells object of various kinds. Hakim is always on the lookout for the special – the unique – which often turns out to be the lesser known. There are no high-street labels in her shop. From clothes and handbags to fragrances and cushions, everything finds a space if it passes her scrutiny. However, she insists, Éphémères is no luxury boutique. Everybody is welcome and the products are affordable.

Markus Iseli

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