Word / Literature, Art

Primevère la géante

Médiathèque Valais, St-Maurice

The Médiathèque Valais St-Maurice presents an interactive exhibition by Elodie Balandras.Elodie Balandras has been a freelance illustrator for 20 years (graduate of the Emile Cohl school). Her commitment to the environment and to humanity is at the heart of her artistic work.The book behind the exhibition: "Primevère: la géante du Lac de Vallon" by Loïc Hergott and Elodie Balandras. Ed. Boule de neige (Petits Flocons). 2023Naturalistic story about a Savoyard grandmother. Every year, she prepares the herbal tea that will awaken the ogress, who will eat ice and snow to make way for spring. This album is about nature and the transmission of knowledge. At the end of the book, you'll find photos of the plants mentioned throughout the pages, along with their identification and medicinal properties, in a very accessible vocabulary. And to conclude this little presentation in style: "...beautiful pencil illustrations by Elodie Balandras, which literally transport you to the mountain pastures and visually convey the nuances of Loïc Hergott's story." (a Babelio review) Exhibition open to the public, free admission, presented as part of the Littera-Découverte trade show (April 24-26, 26).


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Date

To 22.05.2026
12:30 - 18:00 h

Address

Médiathèque Valais
Bâtiment St-Augustin
Avenue du Simplon 6
1890 St-Maurice

Contact

Category

  • Art
  • Word / Literature

Target groups

  • Open to all

Type of Exposition

  • Special exhibition

Webcode

www.myfarm.ch/rYSi8s