My studio is located in Chitray, a small village in central France, where I have lived for twenty years. It is an isolated place, conducive to family life and work.
I pay particular attention to everyday objects. I can find them comforting, soothing, or simply beautiful and enjoy observing them under different light sources. I started my production in 2019, and I consider myself first and foremost as someone
who 'makes. My ambition is to produce these everyday objects, whether they are tableware or vases, in the hope that they can provoke the same kind of feeling in other people.
I am interested above all in shapes and their balance, and this research is mainly done through drawing. From an idea, I make a lot of sketches to specify the volumes. Sometimes I use 3D modelling software to finalise the proportions.
I don't start making things until I have a precise idea of what I want to do, and have prepared the corresponding technical drawings. There is then a period of back and forth between the result and the initial drawings, to arrive at a final form. Whatever the pieces I make, the result must be both simple and effective. I like the idea that an emotion can be conveyed with very basic means.
My current favourite pieces are coffee cups and asymmetrical vases. As I can't do anything without coffee, the cup was an obvious choice for me! It is one of my first pieces, made on the wheel. For the last three years its shape has
remained relatively stable, but its decorations are evolving. I can obtain many variations from a few graphic elements, it's quite playful!
The vases enter a longer production time: shaping, finishing, drying, everything is more progressive, the rhythm is different. The asymmetrical vases are made of two turned, cut and assembled parts. The turning allows to keep tense lines, and the
assembly creates an impression of imbalance. I make them in different colours and sizes, which you can play combining in different ways.
One of my favourite artists is the sculptor Alexander Calder. I am fascinated by his work, which I find extremely poetic, his strong personality and his sense of humour.
He said: 'above all, art should be fun'.
I really like this view! I take part in many potter's markets or events related to ceramics throughout France. I really enjoy meeting other ceramists and discovering their work.
I am currently working on a solo exhibition project in my region, which will take place next autumn. It is particularly motivating, and it will be an opportunity to present new pieces!