How are you experiencing the lockdown?
I haven't changed my routine much; I paint as much as possible and try to do some exercise. I have the privilege of living in a house with a garden and a swimming pool, which I enjoy to the fullest. Unfortunately, due to the lockdown, I can no longer go for long walks or swim in the sea, which I miss. I appreciate the silence of human life and revel in listening to nature, the breath of the wind in the trees, the song of the birds. More than ever, this absence of noise pollution offers us the chance to reconnect with our consciousness.
What is your state of mind?
My state of mind has changed because what we are experiencing cannot leave me indifferent. I have felt all sorts of emotions: negative ones like sadness, anger, helplessness. It is revolting, with all the technology and knowledge we have, to reach such an absurd situation. The collateral effects will be more serious. Positive ones... It is in times of crisis that we rediscover the importance of what truly matters. Our adrenaline subsides, forcing us into deeper reflection. Who are we? We can ask ourselves real questions: what future do we want for our society? In what state will we leave the planet to our children? The important values of life re-emerge. Can we still change the world?
Does this lockdown experience have an impact on your artistic approach?
My artistic approach has not changed in technical and philosophical terms. But I am much more determined to continue fighting for the importance of creating positive and healing art. Humanity no longer needs suffering. We must abandon what connects us to the negative side of our existence. For me, art must heal and express beauty. We must encourage introspection, unlimited creativity, let children think outside the box and teach them to connect with their positive side. This period of introspection is conducive to returning to our higher self. As a result, more and more of us are awakening our consciousness and moving from shadow to light. At the same time, many will not detach themselves from materialism. They will remain suffering souls, refusing to abandon this obsolete system. With love, we must share our joy and transmit a vision of a better future.
Are you creating during the lockdown? If so, can you tell us about your new works?
I am continuing my work on the "Summertime In St Barth" series with even more vibrant colors and more elaborate works than the previous series. In a still world, I am bustling with activity...
