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ALPES MARITIMES
1962 - 1973 In 1964, Johfra and Ellen built a small wooden
cabin in Aspremont, a mountainous region in the
South of France. Thus began his self-imposed exile
from his native Holland, which was to last for the
It was during this period that Johfra met Ellen
remainder of his life.
Lórien, who had studied painting at the Grande
Chaumière in Paris for several years. Initially, she
was a friend of Diana’s from the Lectorium. She
even lived with the couple for a time to learn their
old masters’ techniques. When Johfra’s relationship
with Diana fell apart, he followed Ellen to
Amsterdam. They eventually married in 1973.

ELLEN LORIEN BEFORE THEIR WOODEN CABIN

The hut where they lived was small: one room

loaded with books, a bunk bed, canvases and a cat.
To stand back from his painting, Johfra had to go
out the door. Nevertheless, the two artists lived
happily in these small confines, producing work
after work.

JOHFRA AND ELLEN LORIEN

ON THE COTE D'AZURE INSIDE THE CABIN

While he continued to expose his paintings at

Galerie Mokum in Amsterdam, Johfra also had his
first French exhibitions in 1966 - first in Cannes,
then in Monaco. Soon after, he had his first Paris
exhibition in the bookstore gallery Le Soleil dans la
Tête on rue Vaugirard.

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