Barocco abstract sculpture — Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard
Spatial illusions of Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard
Sculptural forms respond to the illusion of lines, form and colours while perception can be manipulated to shift the different aspects of visual reality. Quadratura, introduced in the seventeenth century Renassaince, became popular with Baroque and Rocooc artists, where it involved the openeing up of walls and ceilings through architectural illusion. By using Trompe l’oeil, perspective tools such as foreshortening, and spatial effects, the appearance of three-dimensional space on an otherwise two-dimensional surface was created. The artist painted a feigned architecture with an illusionist perspective on a flat surface or barrel-vaulted ceiling in such a way that it seems to continue the existing architecture or flow into an open space.
The ceramic art of Barocco pays homage to this fascintaing style, not only in name but in decorative appearance. Drama, tension, exuberance, and grandeur are condensed into a singualr form combining elements of baroque, quadratura, symbolist and surrealist art in fine detail. Atelier Barocco involves the combined effort of Jacques Massard de Chateneuil and Richard Tarone in an impressive symbiosis of refinement and style.
The brilliant forms created by Tarrone are decorated with exquisite detail by Massard, who trained at Ecole des Arts Décoratifs de Nice. Their decor virtuosity is expressed with contemporary sculptural busts integrated with glazed panels revealing complex perspectives of vast tiled spaces, doorways stretching to infinity, solitary figure silhouettes, classical nudes, Greek gods and nymphs in heavenly spheres, filled with mystique and charming architecture. The rich visual narrative pushes the depth of field with extended focal points and has an inviting allure.
Atelier Barocco – ‘Apple’
Chris’ Broc L’Univers de la Ceramique
Atelier Barocco — Ceramic Lamp
Ceramic sculpture by Barocco — Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard
‘Apple’ — G.Crociani & Jacques Massard – Barocco
Barocco contemporary sculpture J. Massard & R. Tarone
Barocco contemporary vase – J. Massard & R. Tarone
Barocco abstract plate
‘Apple’ — G. Crociani & Jacques Massard
‘Apple’ — G. Crociani & Jacques Massard
Ceramic globular vase by Barocco — Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard
Ocean frolic Barocco vase – Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard
Black and white vase – Barocco — Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard
Atelier Barocco — Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone sculpture
Barocco vase – Richard Tarone and Jacques Massard
‘Apple’ — G. Crociani & J. Massard
French ceramic vase – Barocco — Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone
Barocco — Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone
Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone sculpture
Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone ovoid footed vase
1995
Bacchanalia celebration ceramic tray – Barocca
Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone ovoid footed vase- Europa, Pan and Dionysis
1995
Barocca vase – Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone
Barocca lidded jar
Barocco ‘Totem’ sculpture
Barocco globular vase — Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone
Le blog de ceramistes-contemporains
Barocco
Colpelle—Atelier Barocco — Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone
Colpelle—Atelier Barocco — Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone
Aile sculpture – Barocco
Barocco J. Massard & R Tarone
Barocco vase
Galerie Annie Chevalle
Droles d’oiseaux (Funny birds) — Jacques Massard oil painting
Barocco globular vase
Jacques de Chateneuil di Jacques Massard, ceramic nymphs bottle
‘Face’ — Barocco — Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone
Jacques Massard de Chateneuil & Richard Tarone
ANAGAMA, Galerie d’art
Large ovoid ceramic lamp — Barocco
Barocco (*) – Vallauris céramique ceramistes poterie
Deux céramistes exceptionnels qui travaillent en harmonie depuis des années ; l’un, Richard Tarone, tourne et façonne avec brio, l’autre, Jacques Massard (de Chateneuil), est un virtuose du décor, un extraterrestre…Aujourd’hui, ils ont abandonné la céramique culinaire ou utilitaire, et réalisent exclusivement des sculptures.
‘Wings’ — BAROCCO — Jacques Massard & Richard Tarone
Barocco ceramic charger
Large ceramic lamp stand — Barocco
Atelier Barocco — Plate with handles and chef motif
Ceramic Sculpture– BAROCCO – Jacques Massard & Richard Tarone
Height 67cm — Chris’ Broc
‘Pomme’ — G. Crociani & J. Massard
‘Totem’ sculpture — BAROCCO -J. Massard and R. Tarone
Ceramic plate — BAROCCO – Jacques Massard & Richard Tarone
BARROCO Jacques Massard and Richard Tarone
Barocco ceramic sculpture
Richard Tarone
Jacques Massard
