How are you experiencing the lockdown?
For us, this lockdown is a wonderful opportunity to be with our 3-year-old son at home in Saint Barthélemy. We are enjoying the gentle pace of life here. We are fortunate to be spared from the virus as the island has had very few declared cases.
What is your state of mind?
We live in an environment close to nature, which allows us to be calm and serene in the face of this pandemic. The impact of the lockdown has plunged us even deeper into our art because we don't go out except for our groceries.
Does this lockdown experience have an impact on your artistic approach?
We spend our days in our house and our workshop, which is located on-site. The lockdown feels like an artistic life without projection. It's a timeless interlude that facilitates inspiration and imagination. It allows us to think and create slowly.
Ceramics is an art that requires patience and concentration. It's a privilege to "live slow" because the production process can take more than a month between manufacturing, drying, firing, and finishing.
Are you practicing during the lockdown? If so, can you tell us about your new works?
We have therefore taken the opportunity to fire our first collection. A firing lasts about ten hours and requires attention throughout the day. It is always with a certain excitement that we discover our fired and finished pieces.
We have started to create our second collection inspired by the textures of volcanic rock. We wanted to work not only on design but also on the material and reliefs that the earth offers us.
