Madeleine Blanche Vallier

Madeleine Blanche Vallier, 86, passed away on March 20, 2012 in Ann Arbor, MI. . Born November 20, 1925 in Paris, France, she lived her early life in the difficult times of WWII. Later she immigrated to Detroit, where she married Michael Papo M.D. She spent her years raising her two children, while developing her artistic passion. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Papo, MD, son-in-law Peter Tanguy and grandson, Ian Tanguy of Dallas, Texas, as well as her son, Rene Papo and his wife, Dr. Hina Papo and their two children, Alex and Gisele of Ann Arbor, Michigan. In her early life in Paris, Madeleine developed her interest in art through visits to the Louvre and other museums and galleries. Early in her painting, she worked with oil and acrylic paints but has settled on watercolor as her preferred medium. Her most recent paintings are executed in Yupo paper, a plastic surface well suited to her use of shifting edges to imply the change of light and the passage of time. As a founding member and contributor of the Chelsea Painters, Madeleine was instrumental in developing the local art community. For the past 38 years, she has helped to organize the Chelsea Painters Art Fair at Chelsea Community Hospital. Madeleine has exhibited in many juried shows including the Michigan Watercolor Society and received numerous art awards. In Madeleine’s memory, the family requests contributions to The National Center for the Arts & Letters Mid-Michigan Chapter. In lieu of funeral services, the family will receive friends at Madeleine’s house at 2240 Rivenoak Court in Ann Arbor on Friday, March 23rd, from 3 to 7 pm.