Dérive Print

I was born and raised in France, Normandy. Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, even though I’ve taken other professional paths to earn a living. I've always been surrounded by artists, and my world constantly revolves around visual and musical creation. My passion for art started early—I dreamed of becoming a painter, then a sculptor, and even a writer. While I’ve lived each of these arts—publishing a novel among other ventures—I found my true love in the imaginary, the surreal, and the search for meaning. Colors, irony, science fiction, and unconventional aesthetics are my inspiration. In recent years, digital art has captivated me. Though I came to this field with little initial knowledge, it quickly opened up an exceptional world of creativity. Digital collage allows me to freely combine real and surreal elements, to play with textures, colors, and shapes, creating worlds that hover between dream and reality. It offers me a sense of lightness and technical freedom that perfectly aligns with my personality. Using digital techniques and image processing feels natural to me, as I’m a self-taught artist with years of experience in computer-based work. This background has given me a strong foundation for digital collage, making it not only an artistic choice but also a seamless extension of my existing skills. The flexibility of digital media is a way to explore concepts of balance and tension without the material constraints of physical collage. This medium gives me the ability to achieve specific precision and textures that express my intentions with an almost 'ideal' and direct clarity. All my collages are available for printing (canvas, paper, metal, acrylic), the original file being in high resolution (4k, i.e., over 4000 pixels wide).