Inspiration
Whites
I was 19 when I moved from the south of France to Oslo. Discovering the norwegian winter put a strong mark on me. The way snow cracks, the steam in the air, the clear water running under the melting ice. White used to be a simple color, but now it's a fascination. From deep opal, to milky whites, to absolute transparency: I see a subtle playground and an exciting range of possibilities. White shades can enhance one another, but it must be done in a controlled and balanced way that demands meticulous research. |
Stained glass My stained glass panels often represent female characters caught in a moment of moving, shifting or floating. I like to explore the serenity of the state in between during time of change. It illustrates our attempt to stay in control and calm in an ever changing society. Stepping aside the mosaic style of traditional stained glass, I prefer blank spaces and simplicity in my designs. I use backgrounds of clear glass and graphic layouts to keep the image humble, almost naked, emphasizing the characters. |
Texture
The medium of glass is wonderful for investigating surface work. I love contrasts between mat and blank that invites the viewer to move around in search of changing reflections. When pushing deeper in the material, we find a fantastic field to explore depth, levels of transparency and games of shadows. I found it essential to examine objects by hand. Touch gives a complementary understanding of what we see by allowing a sense of weight, shape and relief. Texture creates exciting visual effects in glass but it also gives a certain life to the material that triggers the eager to touch it. Most people have a tendency to step away from glass in fear of breaking it, so I want to incite them to approach, to touch and to experience it in a more intimate way. |