THE VALUE OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
TECHNIQUES, MATERIALS & INNOVATION
I believe in the beauty of what is born slowly. My atelier is a space of experimentation where age-old techniques dialogue with new ways of creating.
CURIOSITY AS AN ORIGIN
A HYBRID VISION
I seek unexpected connections between seemingly opposing worlds. I am not satisfied with what I already know; I need to learn, mix, and evolve to approach craftsmanship from diverse angles. Over the years, I have added trades to my hands: from classic European millinery to the patience of Oriental craftsmanship. Far from scattering my focus, this global vision allows me to hybridize knowledge; being an eternal apprentice is my way of remaining resilient and creative.
CRAFTS FROM OVERSEAS
TSUMAMI ZAIKU (つまみ細工)
THE ART OF FOLDING
Born in the Japanese Edo period, this technique is the art of "pinching" (tsumami) small squares of silk to form petals. The meticulousness behind the kanzashi (簪) captivated me deeply. In my atelier, I adapt this strict discipline to more organic and wild forms, seeking to capture the essence of the sublime (Yūgen) and fusing Japanese geometric rigidity with the fluidity of Western design.
CHANHUA (缠花)
SILK THREAD AS SCULPTURE
An ancient traditional Chinese technique linked to the Qing Dynasty. It consists of wrapping silk threads over a frame to create three-dimensional sculptures of flowers, insects, and birds. More than embroidery, it is miniature architectural construction. Each Chanhua piece I make is a tribute to patience; an intangible cultural heritage that I reinterpret from my Western perspective.
THE ALCHEMY OF COLOR
NATURAL DYES
SCIENCE & NATURE
I am passionate about the world of color. In the atelier, I create my own dyes from plants, roots, flowers, insects, and mineral earths. To guarantee sustainability and safety, I follow the principles of experts like Michel Garcia. I have updated this ancestral trade by applying ecological fixation processes. It is a slow, toxic-free process that respects our health and the environment. By dyeing by hand, I achieve vibrant and unique nuances. The color is never flat, never exactly the same; it is alive and has a soul.
SCULPTURE & MODELING
HAUTE COUTURE FLOWERS
SCIENCE & NATURE
I am passionate about the world of color. In the atelier, I create my own dyes from plants, roots, flowers, insects, and mineral earths. To guarantee sustainability and safety, I follow the principles of experts like Michel Garcia. I have updated this ancestral trade by applying ecological fixation processes. It is a slow, toxic-free process that respects our health and the environment. By dyeing by hand, I achieve vibrant and unique nuances. The color is never flat, never exactly the same; it is alive and has a soul.
PORCELAIN & WAX
THE HAND'S IMPRINT
I flee from industrial, perfect porcelain. I seek the aesthetics of the lived-in. My cold porcelain and wax pieces celebrate the imprint: the texture of my fingers when modeling, the asymmetry of a leaf, or the aging patina. I elevate the crack or the wear to the category of art, embracing the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi: nothing is perfect, nothing is permanent, and therein lies its magic. It is a slow process taking several days: from creating the dough to modeling with burins, coloring, patinas, and final waxing. The result is not an ornamental flower, but a botanical sculpture with the soul of a relic.
INNOVATION & TRADITION
CROCHET & 3D
WEAVING THE NEW
Crochet is not a thing of the past; it is memory and mathematical structure. I work with the finest hooks on the market (0.5mm - 1mm) to weave micro-architectures with thread. But my vision goes further, I hybridize this ancestral technique with 3D Printing. I use biodegradable filaments to create structural skeletons that I then intervene with textile techniques. It is the perfect dialogue between digital code and the human heartbeat.
LUNÉVILLE EMBROIDERY
DRAWING AND TEXTURIZING WITH A NEEDLE
I use Lunéville embroidery and the French knot to add texture and relief with silk, Tencel, gold, and silver threads. These techniques, originating from French Haute Couture, allow me to investigate and incorporate material innovation, such as botanical sequins (EcoSequins) and trimmings of my own creation. I add textures, subtle shines, and reliefs that enrich the piece and endow it with a tactile narrative.
INNOVATION & REGENERATION
BIOMATERIALS LABORATORY & DIGITAL CRAFTSMANSHIP
3D, LASER & MOLDS
Play and experimentation are essential. In my atelier, I research how to create in a more conscious way. I develop my own materials and trimmings:
Bioplastics: Based on gelatin, agar-agar, and alginates.
Bioconglomerates (Waste-to-Wear): I upcycle food waste such as eggshells, coffee grounds, or citrus peels.
Encapsulations: Pressed wild flowers and plants trapped in bioplastic.
Botanical Paper & Artisanal Cellulose: Creation of paper from recycled fibers, plant remains, and celluloses. I design and manufacture my own deckles to sculpt the pulp from its origin.
To shape these new materials, I combine design with laser cutting and 3D printing. I manufacture my own molds to create sequins (EcoSequins), beads, and pieces that later become part of sculptures and wearable objects, closing a cycle of proprietary and exclusive production.
MATERIALS
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THREADS & FABRICS WITH SOUL
The excellence of a work begins with its raw material. I select natural fibers: both fabrics and threads of silk, linen, hemp, Greencel, organic and regenerative cotton (GOTS and OCC), and merino wool from extensive and transhumant farming. I collaborate with like-minded designers to rescue high-quality deadstock, closing the circle of sustainability. I incorporate threads historically used in sacred art, of extreme delicacy. They possess a "silk soul" spirally wrapped by a very fine sheet of gold or silver-plated metal. Working with them requires patience, skill, and immense precision.
PRESERVED FLOWERS
The excellence of a work begins with its raw material. I select natural fibers: both fabrics and threads of silk, linen, hemp, Greencel, organic and regenerative cotton (GOTS and OCC), and merino wool from extensive and transhumant farming. I collaborate with like-minded designers to rescue high-quality deadstock, closing the circle of sustainability. I incorporate threads historically used in sacred art, of extreme delicacy. They possess a "silk soul" spirally wrapped by a very fine sheet of gold or silver-plated metal. Working with them requires patience, skill, and immense precision.
3D PRINTING FILAMENTS
PLA: Bioplastic derived from corn or sugarcane.
PHA: A revolutionary material produced by bacteria, biodegradable even in marine environments.
Neomatique: I use recycled tire dust filament to give a second life to a difficult waste product, transforming it into black, textured beauty.