by Kevin Freitas


.. and on the cover of this weeks CityBeat with an interview by arts writer Katherine Sweetman of Lui Velazquez fame (Tijuana) on the inside. Our sincere congratulations go out to Michele along with many more wishes for a long and prosperous career and continued success. Find an excerpt of Sweetman's article with a link to the full story below.

Lust for life
Paris expat Michele Guieu paints away the world’s troubles

By Katherine Sweetman

"C'est la vie" is one of those French phrases that has slipped into U.S. vernacular. The literal translation, “Such is life” or “That’s life,” just sounds sexier in French. It sounds even richer when spoken by someone French.

“‘C’est la vie’ is the title of my exhibition,” Michele Guieu explains in her beautiful accent. “You know, it’s like when something bad happens, but you remain positive.”

It would be easy to say Guieu’s art (see it at www.micheleguieu.blogspot.com) is inspired by such a sentiment on life, but it’s also inspired in a very literal sense. Yes, she’s a painter, but her works are based on imagery from her digital photography. more





“C’est la Vie”
San Diego Art Institute
June 5 – July 12
Opening reception: Friday, June 12, from 6 to 8.

1439 El Prado (Balboa Park)
San Diego CA 92101
619.236.0011
Debbie Wells: dwells@mola-sdai.org