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The project was born 6 months ago, at the end of a swamp hike. It was as if Ariane and I had always worked together. We picked pieces of wood, caressed the lichen and dreamed up the prettiest way to translate the forest. Then I set to work in the studio to bring out the essence of our harvest treasures. The textures were impregnated into the metal, the raw and complex materials frozen in time. jewellery are the materialization of those invisible threads that bind living things together in symbiotic balance, a celebration of...

I'm fascinated by rituals, communities, peoples and their customs. They fuel my creative reflections, which lead me to create my jewellery. The Tuaregs are one such community. Also known as the "Blue people", they are known for their elegant indigo-tinted clothing, which marks their skin. This semi-nomadic people is one of the ethnic groups that influenced the spread of Islam and its heritage in North Africa. Recently, I came across the work of Mario Gerth, a photographer who has immortalized the faces of these people with his immense talent. I invite you to discover it...

Although our symbolic blue will be everywhere in the next few days in Quebec, did you know that blue symbolizes all sorts of things elsewhere in the world? For example, this color brings confidence and serenity for the Mexicans! To learn more about blue and its meanings, I invite you to read this article written by a color historian. https://eminence.ch/design-couleur-et-culture-le-bleu/#gref A picture from my travel archives shows this vibrant blue color in Mexico!

Masks fascinate me greatly. They can be found in museums, rituals and festivals. They are associated with religious ceremonies, protection or performances. Masks are significant and symbolic. They are the mark, the proof and even the testimony of time, a trace of our past relationships, like a legacy. This photo is from the Instagram account of visual artist @lejardinjolog who I love for the art on display and the beauty of the images. If you are interested in learning more about masks, this is a great read: https://www.britannica.com/art/mask-face-covering/The-functions-and-forms-of-masks