It is both the theme of the exhibition, but it is also the title of a poem read by Charlie Chaplin on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Over the course of the 9 stanzas, self-esteem, authenticity, maturity, respect, self-esteem, simplicity, humility, plenitude, knowing how to live are evoked.

"We must not be afraid to confront each other
From chaos, stars are born.
Today I know it's called...
Life!" (Kim McMillen)

The artist's canvases echo her preoccupations, her fascinations, her state of mind when she paints them. The portraits, the human beings that she stages, accompanied by writings, are her messengers. They allow her to pass on the values she teaches at school. She, with "fury" in 2022, decided to love herself for real.

Véronique Baleste exhibits her lively and colorful universe, with an urban influence from August 15 to 20, 2023, Mairie Annexe du Pyla, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.