Fine Art nominee

Mauvaizélève is a project born from an intimate journey, that of a child out of sync with a world whose coldness seemed to stifle any form of sensitivity. Throughout my school years, I was constantly told that I didn’t fit in. In time, I turned away from what was expected of me and sought refuge in art. It was here, within this space of freedom, that I found the strength to create.

Mauvaix élève reflects a world in tension—an ethereal yet dark universe, where shadows and twilight glimmers intertwine. At its heart stands a mysterious character, torn between disillusionment and fleeting dreams, moving through a landscape where every gesture resists uniformity. Through this figure, I explore the contradictions of a society slowly extinguishing individuality and nurturing fear.

The viewer is invited to dive into this parallel universe, to question their own place, to feel. Through Mauvaizélève, I urge each person to embrace their singularity—not as a weakness, but as an invaluable strength.

Graphic designer for nearly a decade, I discovered my creative path through self-taught photography. Transitioning from freelance graphic design and Art Director at HotSauceStudio, I fully immersed myself in independent photography since 2021. The culmination of my artistic journey resulted in the solo exhibition «Mauvaizeleve Season 1» in October 2023 in Montpellier. With this second season, I aim to merge aesthetics, storytelling, and profound reflections on the human condition.

At the core of ‘Mauvaizeleve,’ my photographic project explores individuality in a society seeking uniformity. Initially focused on portraits in the first season, this second series evolves into a visual adventure with elaborate scenes, exploring school and the ‘troublemaker’ as an outsider rejecting imposed limits.

My primary goal is to create aesthetic and narrative images that spark curiosity and contemplation. Concealed details engage the viewer’s inner child while raising questions about individual fulfillment and the education system, often perceived as restrictive.

I aspire to evoke profound reactions by exploring universal situations for Western contemporaries, expressing my subjective vision. ‘Mauvaizeleve’ presents itself as a personal artistic quest, combining aesthetics, storytelling, and reflection on the human condition, urging everyone to question their personal aspirations and uniqueness in a normalizing society.