Ici même les mémés aiment la castagne

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Ici même les mémés aiment la castagne
by © emma cha

Laughter on the street,
old hands spar and spin in joy—
Toulouse sun ignites.

Three grandmothers burst into laughter mid-motion, their skirts alive with ochre and turquoise light. Charcoal lines catch the rhythm of a southern quarrel-turned-dance. Joy, humor, and resilience mingle under the Toulouse sun—every gesture sings of life endured and shared.

Artistic Statement: A fusion of Naïve Expressionism and Popular Realism, echoing Nougaro’s chanson spirit. The piece merges raw gesture with lyrical color, blurring quarrel and celebration. Expressionist lineage meets pastel tenderness, where humor becomes a form of collective dignity and affection.

Influences:
Edvard Munch informs the psychological tension in movement; Francisco Goya contributes theatrical vitality; Michaël Rothenstein offers graphic rhythm; Käthe Kollwitz inspires empathy and human warmth; Claude Nougaro infuses music, slang, and local pride—the lyrical heartbeat of Toulouse.
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