Beaded embroidery X Lutz Morris leatherwork
This project is the result of a collaboration between a beadwork workshop and the German fashion brand Lutz Morris. As a project manager, I orchestrated every step of this endeavour, from concept to realisation.
Exploring Artisan Ecosystems: Potter Eric Lokossou @ WA_Bénin festival
During the first week of August 2023, the Wa Bénin Festival celebrated the essence of "Art and Traditional Knowledge of Benin". A key highlight was a discussion entitled "Traditional Beninese Art: Its Value to Local Communities and the Diaspora". Among the panel, potter Eric Lokossou
Round Table discussion : african rooted craft practices
I was invited by Parisian, Christophe Person gallery to discuss African rooted craft practices.
This round table was part of the gallery’s programmation around its second exhibition Textile artists from South Africa. Flag-bearers for women and LGBTI, in partnership with Guns & Rain art gallery in Johannesburg.
Home decor : design of a collection of beaded decorative objects, Bamiléké beading technique X Musée du Quai Branly
Design and production coordination of a series of decorative objects handcrafted after Cameroon Bamiléké’s traditional beading techniques
Home decor : design of 3 pieces-set wall ornament
Design of 3 wall ornaments made of hamered metal and handpainted. Inspired by Bamiléké royal fabric : Ndop.
Haute couture : Imane Ayissi X Beading workshop, Fondation Jean-Félicien Gacha
Handcrafting of beaded inserts for a creation of stylist IMANE AYISSI showcased during Paris Fashion week Autumn/Winter 2021-2022
Contemporary ceramics : KING HOUNDEKPINKOU’S STUDIO
King Houndekpinkou is a magician ceramicist who moulds « bridges-pieces » embodying the stories he seams together by mixing soils from different continents into one clay body. His practice is layered with his many personal eclectic creative influences infusing his vessel shaped heavy coated pieces.
Contemporary art, Exhibition : Dayoung Jeong : Non-lieux (non-places)
Dayoung Jeong is a South-Korean born, USA raised, Paris based contemporary artist. Although her inspiration stems from technology, the works she presents are far from immateriality, deeply rooted in craft and technique.