In combination with all my work, I trace sketches of forms that come from feelings that I want to express, without overly bothering about my sources of inspiration: the observation of the nature, volumes and structures, plants and minerals… mixed with what may arise from my unconscious.
When I decide to make the sculpture outlined, I start studying the volume with clay or cardboard. This is not strictly speaking a model, it is a starting point that allows me to visualize in three dimensions what I intend to achieve.
When my project is ready, I determine a size and think about technical implications, choice of steel (mild steel or stainless steel, or also aluminum, brass or copper), thickness, necessary surface, welding input.
I cut an item of the top of the sculpture or the most complex part I want to begin with on stiff paper, make me a shape like in sewing.
I start …