Where do you draw your inspiration from?
A lot of things! I particularly love visiting exhibitions and museums. I do it often to keep an eye out for pretty things. I store the ideas in my head and let them mature. After some time, when I have a quiet moment, I draw, and I bring it all to life.
What was the first object you made?
A sculpture modelled in stoneware, coloured, a sort of plump figure. I don't know how these faceless human-animal figures came out of my head! They are still with me today, they evolve with me. The shapes are more refined today, but I still remember the first one well.
© Audrey Jezic
How did you actually start?
After my training, I was lucky to find a space at La Verrière, an atelier that brings together several artisans. We each have our own workshop, but the fact that we can exchange and share our experiences is a real support. As we are often alone in our practice, it is a very stimulating environment.
What defines a "well made" sculpture for you?
To me, it is when I am satisfied with the shape. When I shape a piece, I look at it from all angles, through a mirror, so that I can see its profile. I make it rotate on a tray, to check the curve, the line, from all angles. When I am satisfied, I stop.