Scales June 2017 – April 2020Wallpaper, silicon and cotton threads, beads, paper and paraffin wax. Wadding, blue polyester knit. I collaborated with the Material Science Institute of Mulhouse (IS2M), to observe samples of natural elements under powerful microscopes and become amazed by the scales present on butterfly wings. I started to research a shape that… Continue reading Scales
Category: Microbiology observation
Abyss masks
Abyss masks April 2018 – Plastic horsehair, nylon threads, varied dimensions Inspired by creatures from the abyss, this research led me to create different masks from a single material: nylon horsehair. The workshop was run by Mathilde Grebot and Eloise Simonis two professional costume makers. Drawing research
Connected
Connected Analysis and classification of shapes and textures that compose mushrooms and other living beings. The photograph’s order creates pattern links between macroscopic and microscopic scales. Technics: Photography In Reprography Usb Digital Microscope (X50-X500) Digital Microscope Photography (Olympus Dsx500, Xlmplfln40Xdsx Objective, Is2M Mulhouse (69200)) Digital Microscope Photography (Fei Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope, Quanta 400, Is2M Mulhouse… Continue reading Connected
Transition
Transition This project was an opportunity for me to combine and interrogate immensely big and immensely small patterns in a credit card format. By mixing up the scales, I managed to get away from the figurative elements and ended up with abstract subjects that promote language across scales. The drawing series started for the exhibition… Continue reading Transition
Bacteria Manifestation
Bacteria Manifestation 4cm x 4cm, February 2016, Golden organza, batting and beads, screenshots details of photographs series of bacterial cultures. Beaded embroidery inspired by bacterial cultures observations. I tried to find a way to transcribe complex and changing microscopic textures and colours. The small squares’ formats permit the creation of movable ornaments on any support.
Trametes Versicolor
Trametes Versicolor Drawing, 420 x 297mm – February to June 2016 – Faber Castell Polychromos coloured pencil, Posca and BIC pen on paper. By observing a tiny sample of a Trametes Versicolor collected in Vosges woods during a workshop, and spending hours drawing it, I apprehended its texture. An inherent quality that defines an abstract… Continue reading Trametes Versicolor