Mélissa Lavaud
- il y a 10 heures
- 1 min de lecture
My creative world has always been inspired by fantasy. My childhood was steeped in stories, mythology, magic, and dragons. These themes have long been woven into my life and my projects, like a fabric. My work draws on this, and I draw inspiration from my reading to craft objects filled with magic. Storytelling plays a very important role in my work: I love telling a story through my clay creations and immersing the viewer in my fantasy world. I also draw a lot of inspiration from nature, animals, and the moon. These are elements I love to incorporate into my pieces for their dreamlike quality.
I create ceramic sculptures as well as more utilitarian objects, such as dragon egg candles or fairy boxes, to keep your secrets safe. I enjoy working on different scales: from miniature to large-scale. My goal when I create is to infuse everyday rituals with a touch of magic and tenderness.
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La Maison des métiers d'art de Québec is a cultural organization dedicated to contemporary craft practices. Located in the heart of Quebec City, it boasts 25 ceramic, textile and sculpture studios spread over seven floors. Its mandates include training, research and creation, as well as the development and promotion of fine crafts. In partnership with Cégep Limoilou, it offers technical courses for the Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) - Techniques de métiers d'art - option céramique, construction textile et sculpture, and enables professional artists to enrich their practices through intensive training or research residencies.
