Our new adventure started about three weeks ago. Walking towards the beach, we saw a "for rent" sign on a shop... Without thinking too much, just following our instinct, we called. We visited the place, discussed with the owner - a really nice man from Turkey who speaks perfect French. He gave us half a day to decide. Obviously, we were not the only one interested in his shop... We talked, discussed it also with Gerald who was there at the time... and took the decision: 6 months ago Stephane and I started on a journey back to our roots and into the future. Part of the dream was also to change our life and do what we both love to do. I have dreamt for a long time about creating a gallery/studio for making my sculptures or a bookstore/coffeshop/meeting place. Stephane misses his life at the museum. We both felt that this was our chance and we should not let it go. We made the call. Wrote the check. Signed a rental contract for one year. (with option for more...) Got the keys on March 15th. ShenArt, gallery and studio. For sculptures, sticker design and more. Stephane is working hard to complete the necessary renovations. I have been running around for telephone, insurance, internet... and most importantly good suppliers for my sculptures (bronze foundry, carpenters etc..) We're getting there. It is not easy but we love every second of it! Full of energy and adrenaline we see everyday the place becoming ours. ShenArt will open soon, hopefully before the holidays (Passover starts on the 9th!). I guess this will be the main topic of my blog for the coming weeks..... Except for the celebrations of 100 years Tel Aviv. The start of the festivities is on Saturday april 4th. Concerts, exhibitions, conferences.... I'll make sure to cover as much as possible of this huge happening!
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