My design works are always subconsciously influenced by the architectural feelings I experienced in my childhood, such as the daily shock of the raw concrete buildings of Le Corbusier in Firminy, France where I grew up, and the iconic bubble houses built by non conformist, elegant spirits in the South of France from the 1960s.

I realised I actually design every one of my sculptures and lighting as a miniature home I would wish to live in.

The South of France is also a major inspiration in my creative work, not only for its incredibly rich ceramic tradition - Vallauris, Dieulefit, Saint-Quentin, Anduze - but also for its Douceur de vivre, and the still lingering souls of all the mythical artists who were attracted to dream and create there - while never taking themselves too seriously.