My collage practice is analog and process-driven, centered on the physical manipulation of recycled materials. I primarily work with paper from magazines, catalogs, archival prints, and my own drawings and paintings which I cut, tear, and assemble entirely by hand. Materials are selected for their texture, color, and symbolic weight, and are often layered to create visual tension and depth. The process is both intuitive and critically engaged. I reflect on image sourcing, representation, and context while composing each piece. By bringing new life to discarded materials, I transform fragments of the world into a visual diary of change and reclamation Each cut, each layer, is a deliberate act of reclamation — a hand-built narrative that explores the complexity of human emotion, identity, and transformation.
Still Concrete (2025)
A woven composition of domestic still life and urban architecture, this collage stages an encounter between softness and rigidity. The classical image of flowers and fruit is meticulously sliced and integrated into the concrete backdrop of a modern apartment block. Red, blue, and earthy tones interrupt and frame the scene like scaffolding or protective barriers.
It speaks of survival, of beauty persisting in inhospitable environments. The visual weaving evokes both a basket and a cage—an ambivalent home. What does it mean to remain “still” in concrete?
Wires. Flesh. Flash (2025)
Ripped photos of electric wires, stairwells, flashlights, and skin—naked, exposed. The background pulses in toxic blues and bruised purples: a sky that refuses serenity.
This collage is a scream caught mid-throat, trying to be soft in a system designed to harden you.
Jagged, disoriented, still reaching—for light, for breath, for exit wounds.
Stairs, light, skin or sky?
A portrait of trying to exist, to escape, when you’re wrapped in barbed wire and told to smile.
What they saw we remember (2025)
A black-and-white Orientalist photo of an Algerian salon anchors this collage—but it doesn’t remain still.
Around it: painted wood, jagged mountains, clouds, and abstract gestures flood in. The archive is breached.
This piece confronts the colonial gaze not with opposition alone, but with abundance—with the layering of color, memory, and movement.
It reclaims the salon as a space of resistance, a site where joy, complexity, and interior life refuse to be flattened.
Pourquoi nous voyons des démons partout (2024)
« Why do we see demons everywhere? »
This collage juxtaposes a crow in flight against a backdrop of a modern building, framed by earthy textures and sharp geometric forms. The bright yellow circle/moon contrasts with the ominous black crow, suggesting the interplay of light and shadow—hope versus paranoia. The raw soil at the base anchors the piece, representing humanity’s grounded, in an increasingly urbanized and disconnected world. This piece, examines the fear and stereotypes projected onto others.
Earth, Flesh, Fire and Stars
An A2-sized collage that delves into the primal and elemental forces that both unite and divide us as humans on this planet. Crafted from recycled magazine pieces, this artwork brings together four fundamental elements, exploring their influence on our collective existence.
The varied sizes and shapes of the magazine fragments symbolize our divisions, yet their cohesive arrangement in the collage reflects our unity. This juxtaposition aims to illustrate the intricate beauty, complexity, and shared essence of the human experience.
Past, Self, Future (2024)
This collage explores identity through the fragmented portrait of a woman, symbolizing the construction of self across time. Set against a vibrant blue backdrop, elements like the crescent moon, fiery hues, and delicate flower evoke cycles of growth, transformation, and renewal. The interplay of sharp geometric forms with softer organic shapes reflects the tension between past narratives and future possibilities, inviting reflection on empowerment and self-representation.
Moon, Flesh & Fate (2024)
This collage juxtaposes celestial motifs with fragments of human bodies and urban imagery, creating a dialogue between the earthly and the ethereal. Tarot cards, torn textures, and vibrant colors merge with dark, lunar shapes, reflecting themes of destiny, transformation, and empowerment. The layered composition blurs the boundaries between the physical and spiritual, suggesting a complex interplay of identity and fate rooted in both personal and collective experiences.
Bohneur et Fléau (2024)
The central figure, a woman sketched in bold ink, crowns herself amidst a fragmented backdrop of serene nature and industrial desolation. Her act of self-crowning conveys themes of self-empowerment and resilience. Bright, dynamic colors intertwine with sharp, chaotic shapes to depict the coexistence of joy and struggle. Inspired by resilience, this piece captures how beauty arises from the tension between hope and hardship.
The Climb (2024)
« The Climb » explores the intertwined themes of perseverance, solidarity, and the journey through hardship.The central pathway, surrounded by rugged mountains and a horizon that stretches toward possibility, symbolizes the arduous journey faced by many. Fragmented elements like traffic and torn textures juxtapose the natural landscape, suggesting societal barriers and distractions that make the climb even steeper The sketch of women, faceless yet united in posture, represents the quiet strength of those who face adversity together, supporting one another along the way.
To be Seen (2024)
This collage combines layered textures and contrasting colors to express the journey of moving from invisibility to recognition. It centers on the figure of a woman standing tall against an urban skyline, layered with textures and vibrant colors. The warm tones of the sun above and the grounding greens of the foreground suggest resilience and growth. The interplay of organic and architectural elements reinforces the tension between individuality and societal constructs, symbolizing the fight for representation and the reclamation of identity.
Drowning (2023)
The collage layers imagery of submerged bodies, fragmented pieces, and swirling colors to evoke a sense of being engulfed by societal norms.The central figures, seemingly adrift in water, symbolize the struggle to navigate a world that often feels alien and unyielding.The imagery captures the exhaustion of constantly trying to surface in a world that demands conformity, offering reflection on resilience and the search for self-acceptance amidst societal tides.
Peur sur la ville (2023)
Jagged, dark forms clash with flashes of light, reflecting urban anxieties and the transformative power of confronting fear. The fragmented imagery—eyes peering from corners, stark architectural forms, and a figure caught mid-fall—echoes themes of surveillance and inner turmoil. The text « Peur sur la ville » is reflection of societal expectations that weigh heavily on individuals. The blur of bright colors juxtaposed with shadowy tones suggests the dissonance between the city’s vibrant facade and the mental struggles it conceals. It is a haunting exploration of the psychological toll of urban living and the silent cries for escape.
La Lune Emflamée (2023)
« La lune enflammée » delves into the profound interplay of liberation, awareness, and the interconnected realms of fire, nature, soul, and the celestial. At the core, a luminous moon, surrounded by cosmic swirls and planetary hues, fiery reds and glowing lunar shapes combine to symbolize the energy of transformation and renewal. The collage merges celestial imagery, from intricate ancient depictions of the heavenly to fiery scenes of rebellion and transformation, portraying a journey of awakening through both destruction and creation.
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