Studio Notes

Studio Journal New Studio, Raw and Full of Promise I’m leaving my old studio on rue Xavier de Maistre to move into this new space on rue Vernier, in a livelier, more popular neighborhood steeped in history. A Street with History. In the 19th century, the Vernier district was one of Nice’s cultural hubs. It was home to booksellers, craftsmen, and artists’ studios. Nearby...

Studio Journal First Renovations Beneath the worn, unsightly linoleum tiles, a period floor was waiting to be revealed. Uncovering it would bring freshness, light, and restore the place’s original character. Silicone Glue Most of the tiles come off fairly easily. One wonders why silicone glue was ever used… It must have seemed like ...

Studio Journal — Final Sparks Before Marseille The last few days in the studio have been intense. Right before the fair, I wanted to push things a little further: seven new ink drawings on book pages — a final burst before the wall. Pages from Artaud, a treatise on bookmaking... motifs intertwine and echo each other. Wildness, precision, exhaustion — all at once.

Studio Journal Drawing Fair, Marseille At the end of summer 2025, I had the pleasure of taking part in Paréidolie, the international contemporary drawing fair in Marseille. I was represented there by the Nice-based art center La Maison Abandonnée [Villa Cameline]. An exceptional fair Located in the historic La Blancarde district, the Château de Servières offers an ideal setting for exploring drawing in all its forms…