My journey
After graduating from the Fribourg engineering school in 1998 with a degree in architecture, I've led several lives in one, all of which have enriched me greatly. I worked mainly as an architect for 15 years, including a few years with Atelier78 in Châtel-St-Denis, for those who know me, but also in other offices in Cugy, Lausanne and Vevey. I also had the opportunity to work as a freelance writer for architecture and decoration magazines for 4 years. As far as my artistic passions are concerned, I've taken theater classes for 2 years, dance for some 30 years with numerous performances and stage experience, music after 5 years of cello at the conservatory, and self-taught writing for 2 years... Needless to say, Art lives within me and I need it.
In terms of my work today, I've been expressing myself primarily through the transmission of Art to my students since 2013. The passion is unshakeable. At the same time, I put forward my own work as a painter, which I exhibit at the Galerie d'Art in Châtel-St-Denis, my small gallery. The continuity of Art is essential to me, and in the context of this school, I don't give lessons, but I pass on, as a close friend told me.
It's a caring, positive approach to teaching that constantly encourages and builds confidence. I really listen to everyone.
When I was younger, I also had the opportunity to teach dance to children as a substitute and take them to a show. This experience touched me deeply, and I'd like to be with them again, to put them in the spotlight in a field I've always loved, ever since I was 13. I've been drawing and painting for 33 years, to my great delight. I'm delighted to be able to pass it on to those who also have a visceral need for it.
Partial view of a Cursus
2010 à 2013
Working as an architect with my husband at Atelier78 sàrl, an architectural firm in Châtel-St-Denis. « We continue to work together on architectural and interior design projects, as well as on one-off competitions.
Late 2012
Creating my 1er workshop, room n°14 at the sisters«. " a small, peaceful, modest space, but the joy of painting there was very present».»
2013
Creation of the Atelier Indigo School of Drawing and Painting in Châtel-St-Denis. « I've been happily teaching there since August 2013. For the first year, I have 65 students who trust me and who bring me so much. And what colors... » After 6 years, we've grown to over 100.
2014
Room n°14 moves to the larger Atelier14, where the school secretariat is located.
2018
Art gallery vernissage, official opening Friday, May 4, 2018. Permanent exhibition of my 50 works that evolve according to new creations and sales. A beginning...
2020
To date, the school has around 100 students per year, and approximately 150 if you count the irregular students who come on Discovery Saturdays for teenagers and adults, Discovery Wednesdays and workshops. 7 years of teaching, and the joy of meeting my students of all ages. Publication of a «catalog raisonné» of my work as an artist in September 2020.
In short, in 20 years I've worked as an architect, editor, art teacher, gallery owner and artist. I've never spread myself too thin; I'm delighted to have had so many experiences in a single lifetime. The only common vector is Art and the Freedom to create.