Apr 27
I had to admit, I had to do a little geographical research to find out about “Les Saintes”. It’s a volcanic archipelago, lying immediately south of Guadeloupe, east of Marie-Galante. Jean-Pierre Straub was on Anguilla today, and brought this superb large marqetry work titled “Aux Saintes” into the gallery. I’m constantly amazed by his talent – he’s created mountains from the burl in the wood veneer, and calm seas from the grain. Exquisite!