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{TOMORROW} PROVING TIMOTHEE CHALAMET WRONG!
While my fellow French citizen and Hollywood star recently declared that "nobody cares about opera and ballet", I'm thrilled to announce a new collaboration with After 5 Society, a NYC-based social club now expanding to Chicago!

I suppose they didn't get the memo, because they've invited me to present my Baroque Costumes at the French Court talk, which, as it happens, has quite a lot to say about ballet and opera.
After 5 Society organizes gatherings designed around intellectual conversation, meaningful connection, and a relaxed after-work atmosphere.

So, after presenting this work at universities and cultural institutions, I'm excited to bring it somewhere entirely new: an intimate cocktail lounge in Chicago's West Loop!

It’s happening tomorrow (Wednesday, March 25) and you can reserve your seat here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/after5society-royal-drama-historical-french-fashion-on-the-world-stage-tickets-1985030503672

Back home after 2.5 months in Europe (exhibiting in 🇫🇷 + sharpening my art practice in 🇮🇹) and returning to 🇺🇸 with GREAT news: I was selected as a winner of a one-year scholarship at the wonderful Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts!

I can’t wait to pick up my brushes again and paint from live models in this art-infused 19th-century house right in the heart of Chicago’s Gold Coast!

And to everyone who crossed their fingers for me, sent good thoughts, and encouragement, thank you so much!

Grateful & energized 💪🎨

Chicago friends, it would be delightful to see you tomorrow Saturday, October 11, at the beautiful Epiphany Center for the Arts for a casual "Walk & Talk" with me.
▪️5–6.30pm
▪️Free event
▪️West Loop (201 S. Ashland)
▪️Guild Room, the one with the deep blue walls
▪️Open to all: bring your favorite partner(s)-in-crime!
And if you’d like to share this post, please do ♥️ I’d love that ♥️

Now open at the Epiphany Center for the Arts.
https://epiphanychi.com/weriem-lesprit-de-pierrot/

Three days until...

🫣 Ready for a treasure hunt? I have a weakness for secret doors and hidden passages... so naturally I had to conceal a key somewhere on my website 🗝✨️
👉 https://weriem.com/
😉 When you spot it, click on it!

Photo taken by Brandon while I was varnishing my paintings.

[SOLD] Duo de Pierrot I by
Duo de Pierrot I depicts two serene and enigmatic Pierrots dressed in flowing white costumes with delicate black patterns, their expressions hinting at a quiet, unspoken dialogue. The gold halos surrounding them add a spiritual dimension, while the textured, mosaic-like background—meticulously drawn with gold ink—enhances the ethereal quality of the piece. The juxtaposition of simplicity and intricate details invites closer observation, revealing subtle variations within the repetitive patterns.
This artwork is not just a visual experience but an introspective one, encouraging viewers to dream, feel, and interpret the silent exchange between the Pierrots. What emotions or thoughts does this duo awaken in you?
For the size, frame, price and for more of the story behind this original painting: see my website (look for the Pierrot collection.)

[SOLD] Pierrot et l'Absence by

Pierrot et l'Absence captures Pierrot’s melancholic nature as he stands under a glowing moon, embracing not a person but a memory. The geometric background, inspired by hand-painted tiles, creates a dreamlike space where emotions and memories intertwine. Muted tones of white and blue evoke both serenity and sorrow, emphasizing his solitude and introspection. The moon’s embrace offers distant comfort, amplifying his longing for something—or someone—absent yet ever-present. This painting explores the duality of presence and absence, inviting viewers to reflect on their own moments of longing and introspection.

In moments of solitude, what is it that you find yourself longing for or embracing—someone, something, or perhaps a part of yourself?

For the size, frame, price and for more of the story behind this original painting: see my website (look for the Pierrot collection.)

⭕️ FULLY BOOKED ⭕️ My Wednesday talk about Baroque Costumes has reached full capacity this morning! If you really wanted to come but didn't register on time, let me know and I'll see what I can do🤞

📍 You can already register for my NEXT event on NOV. 20th, about Pierrot history (feat. Sarah Edgar)!
🎟 FREE admission, but seating is limited—reserve yours here:
https://www.af-chicago.org/events/panel-discussion-%C3%A0-la-rencontre-de-pierrot-featuring-exhibiting-artist-weriem/
🍷 After the talk, we'll enjoy a glass of wine and explore the Pierrot Art Exhibition together.
🎨 See you this Wednesday and/or on Nov. 20th.