After studying in la Sorbonne Law and history, Caroline Bouquet holds a post graduate degree in political science and public law, and developed a successful career in private banking. However, art had always been a major part of her life, and the desire to spend more time in creating arts, has grown over the years. Holding a Post Graduate in Fine Arts from Versailles Painting Etching. Making use of her time in Hong Kong, she had lessons in calligraphy, drawing, and Chinese painting.
Three sketchbooks have been published under her name with her artworks and texts:
First publication “Hong Kong Five Senses”, published by mccmcreations invited us into a journey in this energetic city. A second edition was launched within the French May 2020.
2nd publication,”Mapping Sydney”: this illustrated book talks about been uprooted, using maps and explorers’ stories.
3rd Book: “Australia Elements”, this sketchbook takes us in the mightiness of the elements in Australia: The Fire, The Earth, the Water and the Wind!
Bouquet has exhibited internationally over the past twenty years, with her works held in both public and private collections.
Her Work stands in Public Collections:
Museum Légion d’Honneur Paris, Alliance Francaise Melbourne, Festival international de Géographie, St Cyr Comité de Jumelage.
She has exhibited with the French May in 2005 and 2007 and 2020 And is a Member Australian Society of Marine Artists-ASMA since 2013 Upon others, she was Finalist of ART Competition Philippe Charriol 2005 and part of collective exhibition in Opera Gallery HK 2010 She has been selected as a finalist of the Asia Society Hong Kong Center and her work has be displayed at the Chantal Miller Gallery HK in February 2020.
Caroline Bouquet畢業於la Sorbonne Law and History，並取得政治科學及公共法律碩士學位。畢業後，她在銀行金融業務發展取得不錯的成績，可是對她而言，藝術一直是她生命中很重要的一環，她希望日後能花更多時間去創作藝術作品。
Caroline 醉心藝術，曾學習書法、繪畫以及中國水墨畫，並取得了藝術碩士學位。她在過去的二十年間，她曾參與國際性的展覽，其作品也被公共機構及私人收藏家收藏。
Caroline曾出版三本個人速寫作品集:
首本作品Hong Kong Five Senses，由Mccmcreations邀請Caroline踏上充滿活力的城市旅程並出版這作品集。第二版亦在2020年五月發行。
第二本作品Mapping Sydney ，是一本繪本作品，利用地圖以及探險者的故事去繪述離鄉的主題。
第三本作品Australia Elements，這繪本引領我們到澳洲強烈有力的元素──火、土、水和風。
公共收藏機構
Museum Légion d’Honneur Paris, Alliance Francaise Melbourne, Festival international de Géographie, St Cyr Comité de Jumelage
Caroline的作品曾於2005、2007及2020年於法國五月展出。
她被選為亞洲協會香港中心的決賽入圍者，其作品也於2020年二月於香港Chantal Miller畫廊中展出
她於2013年起是Australian Society of Marine Artists-ASMA的會員。
2005年，作品入圍了Philippe Charriol的藝術比賽決賽，並在2010年參加了Opera Gallery HK的聯展
Her Work stands in Public Collections:
Museum Légion d’Honneur Paris, Alliance Francaise Melbourne, Festival international de Géographie, St Cyr Comité de Jumelage
She has exhibited with the French May in 2005 and 2007 and 2020
She has been selected as a finalist of the Asia Society Hong Kong Center and her work has be displayed at the Chantal Miller Gallery HK in February 2020.
And is a Member Australian Society of Marine Artists-ASMA since 2013
Upon others, she was Finalist of ART Competition Philippe Charriol 2005 and part of collective exhibition in Opera Gallery HK 2010
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts Versailles Painting Etching (2011)
Hong Kong School Calligraphy Chinese painting, Pr. Chan Kee Suen (2001-2007)
Community Class Charenton, Painting (1996-1998)
Master (PHD) in Sociology and History (1978-1984) Thesis Sorbonne Paris
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021
“Mapping Hong Kong” Galerie Koo , French May
2020
“Steles” NockArt Gallery, French May, Hong Kong
2018
Gallery East Clovelly-Sydney
2017
Eildon Gallery Melbourne
Sous le Soleil Roseville
2016
« Australia Elements » Alliance Francaise Sydney
Bondi Pavilion Gallery Sydney
Les Jardins d’Elise Nouméa “Chemins croisés” duo d’artiste
2014
Gallery Marie-France West Pymble
Alliance Française Perth
2013
St Ives, Headmaster’s Cottage NSW
“Mapping Sydney” Alliance Française Sydney
2012
“Mapping Sydney”, Customs House, Sydney
2011
“Chine” Association « Children of the Mekong» Hong Kong
2009
“Etudes Chinoises” Theatre Gérard Phillipe Saint-Cyr-l’Ecole
2007
“Waste Papers” French Consulate à Hong Kong, French May Fringe Gallery
2005
“Glimpse in Orange and black” French May , Fringe Gallery HK
2004
“Asian Travel” Gecko, Soho, Hong Kong
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2019
Domaine de Madame Elisabeth Versailles
2018
Katipo Art Collective Bond
2016
ASMA Royal Art Society-Lavender Bay Gallery
2015 - 2018
Warringah Art Space-Warringah Printmakers
Thirroul Art Festiva
2015
ASMA Queensland Maritime Museum.
Festival International de Géographie –Mairie de Baccarat.
2014 - 2018
Café des createurs Coogee
2014 - 2017
Curl Curl Art Center
2014
Australian Society of Marine Artists: James Craig Tall Ship
2012
Seaforth Art Gallery: Miniprint exhibition
"Poils et Plumes" Galerie des Beaux Arts de Versailles
2011 - 2019
« Homage to Irene Chou »Asia Society Hong Kong
2011 - 2017
Café des artistes: curateur de l’expositionannuelle
Randwick International Women’s day Art Prize
2011 - 2014
Warringah Printmakers studio Sydney AntiqueCr Gallery
2010
“Prémices” Galerie des Beaux Arts Versailles
2009
Watchdog Opera Gallery Hong Kong
2006
“Windows” City Hall Hong Kong.
Art exhibition Seoul International Design Plaza Corée.
2005 - 2008
Rendez vous des Carnets de Voyage Clermont Ferrand
2005
Finaliste 20eme Philippe Charriol Art Competition Hong Kong
2004
”Visible and Invisible” City Hall Hong Kong
2003
“Changing Times” City Hall Hong Kong
2002
Artists Abroad City Hall Hong Kong
2001
“Reflection” City Hall Hong Kong
1997
Exposition Le Caire Union des Français a l’Etranger
1996
Exposition Cairo (American Center)
PUBLICATIONS
“ Hong Kong Five Senses , New Edition” Carnet de Voyage 100p. ISBN 9789887461401
“Australia Elements” Carnet de voyage Australia mccm 106p Relié ISBN 9789881311580
“Mapping Sydney” mccmcreations 100p hard cover ISBN9789881521804
“Hong Kong Five Senses” mccmcreations 104p hard cover ISBN978-988-99842-1-2
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
2019
Finalist Asia Society Hong Kong
2010
Opera Gallery HK
2009
Carte blanche Saint Cyr l’Ecole
2007
Consulat de France à Hong Kong: French May
2005
Finalist ART Competition Philippe Charriol
Selection Biennale Carnets de Voyage Clermont Ferrand 2003,2005,2009
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
Museum Legion d’Honneur Paris, Alliance Francaise Melbourne, Festival international de Geographie, St Cyr Comité de Jumelage
ILLUSTRATIONS
“Imprint”Women in Publishing Society Hong Kong2007 to 2010
“Australia Daily”by Olivier Vojetta
“Le Petit Journal Sydney”Front page and banner
“Prince Henry Community”Web site as Local Identity
CURATOR
“Café des Artistes Sydney” 2011 till 2019