The thread as a pixel
- Solenne injects modernity in her embroidery
- She works for French fashion houses
- She trained at Ecole Duperré and IFM in Paris
Solenne Jolivet is an embroiderer. While mastering authentic savoir-faire and the traditional techniques of embroidery, she is constantly pushing the boundaries of her discipline. Solenne aims to develop a non-figurative embroidery, where the thread is the only creator of the effects generated. Nothing is shining. Nothing is decoration. Everything is an evocation of an engraving or a painting, a hint of pastel or watercolour. Solenne draws her inspiration from nature and its colour palette. Discovering new landscapes allows her to sharpen her perception of textures and shades. In parallel to handcrafting her own creations, Solenne continues to work on assignment for fashion houses and embroidery ateliers.
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INTERVIEW
It is the only activity I do without counting the hours, with a never-ending sense of wonder about the infinite possibilities (colour, pattern, scale). To start each day knowing that I am going to embroider is a rare and precious comfort in life. It is a work-passion, which is a chance!
I think that my speciality is trying to create a link between the thread and other graphic arts, such as engraving or painting. To achieve this, I try to perceive the thread as a base that can be painted. I need to know how to embroider, but to draw and paint as well.
Being in Paris pushes me to permanently reflect on my practice, I wouldn't have the same approach elsewhere. During my embroidery assignments, I come into contact with other techniques, styles and materials, which is very enriching. It allows me to question myself.
As soon as we talk about embroidery people think about the time it takes. I do things that take a lot of time, but paradoxically I'm quite impatient, so it is normal for me to start several projects at the same time. This way, I don't get bored and I have more perspective!
