How are you experiencing the lockdown?
I don't know anyone who has contracted the Coronavirus. I live on the island of St. Barth, which is relatively spared from the epidemic. There are only a few cases here. However, we must respect the lockdown and limit our travel. I spend my days in my studio creating sculptures and I go straight home in the evening.
What is your state of mind?
I'm happy to be able to go to my studio and continue my creations. I consider myself lucky compared to people who are no longer working and are spending the lockdown cooped up at home. However, the lack of social interaction in the evening is difficult. Seeing friends, going out in town, talking about your day face-to-face rather than on the phone. Since the beginning of the lockdown, it's been a truly boring routine, work during the day and home in the evening.
I also feel anxious about the future. The art market is currently on hold, art galleries are closed and online sales are not working, people are not in the mood for it. Like everyone else, I'm waiting and hoping for a return to normal as quickly as possible.
Does this lockdown experience have an impact on your artistic approach?
I am perpetually looking for novelty in my creations. The lockdown doesn't really have an impact on my sculptures. However, I have just received a 3D scanner and a 3D printer, and these new tools offer new perspectives for my art.
Are you practicing during the lockdown? If so, can you tell us about your new works?
I am currently making a statue of a man. It is made of stainless steel nuts. They form a metal lace, outlining the man's silhouette without going into detail. As a result, the sculpture is almost transparent, allowing the viewer to see what is behind it. The statue blends into the background.
