Genevieve Terver-Noel was born in Morocco in 1934 and emigrated to France in 1957. Prior to commencing her artistic career in 1975, she served as an elementary school teacher. Genevieve has a distinct, impressionistic style. Her tranquil scenes envelop us with a sense of harmony and splendor. Her insightful observations of daily life nurture us with feelings of tenderness and joy. Terver-Noel’s works include enchanting landscapes and intimate interiors, reflecting everyday life in the country and among loved ones. In her outdoor scenes, she captures the magic of life and nature – utilizing soft brush strokes and minute color changes to create ethereal, yet accessible compositions. Her interiors invite the viewer to partake in delectable, tranquil domestic scenes: a man reading, a woman knitting, children playing – all in a lushly furnished room. Terver-Noel’s unique use of perspective enlarges the scene, interiors and landscapes alike, providing multiple viewing angles and wide panoramas to sample and savor. Hers is a world of seasonal cycles and uplifting themes, inspired by a sense of well-being, serenity and “joie de vivre.” Her works afford a charming, idealized and happily naïve view of human nature – embracing life and all of its joys, ambiguities and vicissitudes.

1934 Born in Magador, Morocco
1975 Started painting
1977 Began her artistic career
Self-taught artist

Solo Exhibitions
2011 “Genevieve Terver-Noel: Reveries”, GINA Gallery of International Naןve Art, Tel Aviv, Israel

Group Exhibitions
2005 Eboli Galeria de Arte, Madrid
2007 “Naןve-Joie de Vivre”, Gina Gallery of International Naןve Art, Tel Aviv
Participated in solo and group exhibitions in France, Japan and the USA

Bibliography
“Le Reve et les Naifs”, Max Fourny Editions, 1981, Paris
“Le Paradis et les Naifs”, Max Fourny Editions, 1983, Paris
“Guide Naif des Provinces de France”, Marie-Chrisitne Hugonot, 1985, Paris
“Les Peintres de Notre Dame de Paris, S. Buisson, 1990, Lausanne, France
“L’Europe et les Naifs”, Jaqueline Bricard, 2009, France