The Artistic Journey of Val Close Val Close, known to many simply as VAL, began her life on May 20, 1967. She emerged from the French artistic landscape in the late 1960s, a period that helped shape her early perspective. Her presence in the art world was marked by a specific way of looking at the connections between people and the natural environment. She sought to capture the quiet strength and the inherent vulnerability found in life's many forms. Her career was defined by a steady dedication to her craft. Through her work, she explored themes of resilience and tenderness, often using fl…