you
I am a real human. I am made of people. Live, dead, real, imaginary, personal or distant, people brought me to life and make up for most of the livelihood of this world i live in. Beyond the mystery of bloodline causality, the formative, transformative and enriching features of family, become to certain degree, features of our own. I am versions of my mother, my father and my brother, all within my self. To them i owe a great deal of who i am. Love :)
Human exceptionalism apart, i must share that, i am enigmatically blessed for the people that cross or have interacted, intentionally or not, with my small little world.
A word of praise seems fitting.
Personal & Close
Claudine
We have know and loved each other for a long time, yet, only a couple of years ago, have we understood we could live together. Since then, i must say, i found a peaceful garden, that inspired me to throw seeds for a new stage in life. Together, we have faced challenges, disagreements and ventured in commitments. Time flies, but, in the background, our love swirls slowly and caring. Thank you ;)
Adrien
A long time ago, on a christmas quake night, we met over fragging "humiliations". Over the years, our friendship grew and has transformed and challenged me in many aspects. In many of my projects, his finger smudges are all over. Our shared punk attitude, and a sometimes, misunderstood, trollish nature would certainly puzzle many. Yet, his honesty and ruthless comments have become an integral part of my ponderings. respect!
K
We have come a long way from our early youth, and, thankfully, neither time nor distance moved us apart. Against our partners wishes, we can be heard talking, arguing, discussing for hours on end, about all sorts of subjects with fierce and surgical scrutiny. In our case, i dare say, our ocasional differences bind us together, makes us more curious about other points of view, which always makes great moments to discard or sharpen arguments or perspectives. We sure love talking and while operating on somewhat, different spheres, i am always curious to listen to his insights on current events (or any other), for i am sure, i am bound to be shown a different angle. :)
André
After years of knowing about one another, we eventually met on an unexpected path. A project brought us together and from there, many years of collaborations soon followed. In time, a solid friendship came into existence. Both work-wise and personally, i have learned immensely from our relationship and experiences together, as we battled deadlines or individual paradoxes. His talent to reveal alternative and relevant approaches, have become the reason i become more sensitive to appreciating the beauty in differences and ask my self, many times, how would he approach it.
Bug
A moment of unexpected honesty sparked this long and enriching relationship. A skilled and motivated artist with an attitude, bug has always flamed all and any of my creative endeavours without blinking. This puzzling trust, while empowering, always letf me pondering on, which of us is more insane. This remarkably zen caffeine junkie has been part my life, since i realized there was such thing as art at all. His curiosity for tools, tips and trick makes him a valuable resource for any creative artist. subscription free ;)
Mitch Schultz
Maybe it was the will the cosmos but meeting Mitch has opened many and different pathways for growth and exploration. Friend and co-worker in so many projects, he has both introduced me to ideas and real people that have enriched my life in ways i would not dare to imagine. To this day, we keep picking each other's brains on the latest projects or interests.
Dennis McKenna
I first learned about Dennis existence, through books and interviews i found on the internet. From the start, i was always fascinated by his sense of humility, his humor and his way with words. The paths of the cosmos lead us to reach the same crossroad at the same time. A beautiful project ensued and a working cooperation entailed. Some years have passed and while less frequent, our interactions remain fruitfull and amusing exchanges that always inspire and give me hope. People that make you smile ;)
Namae Ntumae
I am privileged to have met namae a few years ago, through the referral of a mutual friend. From a single one-time project, our collaboration evolved to an ongoing working arrangement that has proven to be a sort of unknown wish i never had. To me, meeting namae, her work and approach has inspired me in many different ways. As a person, her humanity and caring reminds me that there is a time, a place and a ground for anything to flourish. That love is a powerful enabler of change, growth and healing.
Distance Unknown
The Flying Mars
Since i met The Flying Mars music about a year ago (2025), his music has become an integral part of many of my playlists. For some reason (not sure i wanna know), some of his tracks have this drop-me-into-focus capacity that will launch me into a state where i will do something creative. "Humble" was certainly created under hours and hours of his music.
Ai Wei Wei
I barely know his work and i guess i have probably only seen live, one of his pieces, but i am not even sure. What i know, is that his book "1000 years of Joys and Sorrows" impacted me profoundly. Not only by how it was written (english translation), the story, the style, but mostly the incredible insights and mindset of Ai Wei Wei. At a personal level, his humanity, his attitude, his humbleness have become a source of inspiration for the years to come.