Avant ou après?
Le livre est posé près d’elle. Vient-elle de le fermer ou va-t-elle l’ouvrir plus tard? L’une ou l’autre proposition est aussi valable. Que ce soit avant ou après, il y a toujours ce moment où on rêve. La lectrice de Bryce Brown est-elle songeuse parce qu’une phrase qu’elle a lue est restée imprimée en elle et qu’elle la tourne dans tous les sens? Ou alors, se demande-t-elle si, avant de commencer ce nouveau roman, elle ne devrait pas faire du thé, mettre de la musique ou s’entourer des livres précédents du même auteur?
À la regarder, on sait seulement qu’elle rêve. Avant ou après avoir lu? À vous de choisir.
Moi, je pense qu’elle imagine déjà le bonheur qu’elle éprouvera à sa prochaine traversée du Lac.
On y sera vite ….
Comment by Jean-Marc — 1 avril 2007 @ 16:46
Hi
I just came across this, one of my works from a few years ago. There is another piece I have painted more recently which you may like to consider also, in which the figure has just read a letter. Follow the link http://www.brycebrownart.com/studio-works.html where you can view it.
Regards
Bryce Brown
New Zealand.
Comment by Bryce Brown — 18 août 2009 @ 20:37
Hi Bryce!
Are you a mind reader? Your new painting is actually one I put aside a few days ago to write a poem inspired by it… as I just love it!
As soon as I publish it (and translate it especially for you), I will send you an e-mail, so you can tell me what you think.
Here is what your « old » painting inspired me:
The book is next to her. Did she just close it or will she open it later? It can be any of the two points of view. There is always a moment when we dream, before or after. Is Bryce Brown’s reader dreaming after having read a sentence that stays printed in her mind and that she cannot put away? Or, is she asking herself before beginning the novel if she shouldn’t make some tea, listen to some music or surround herself with books of the same author?
When we look at her, we only know she is dreaming. Before or after reading? It’s yours to choose.
Comment by Lali — 18 août 2009 @ 20:50
Hi Lali
Sounds good, look forward to reading the poem. If I have any more inspiring pieces I’ll let you know!
Thanks
Bryce
Comment by Bryce Brown — 19 novembre 2009 @ 22:40