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.
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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. 
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​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.

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