Yoga, Exhibitions, and Insects in Chalk
Workday: 21/05/2025
My Wednesday began with an early but grounding moment: a rooftop yoga session at the Château. Although it was a bit of a challenge to rise and stretch into the day, it reminded me of the importance of carving out space to pause, reflect, and prepare. It gave me time to acknowledge how far I’ve come in this journey and helped me centre myself before the day’s responsibilities began. These small breaks are vital they allow me to stay energised and approach the rest of the day with clarity and intention.
Shortly after, the whole Château team came together in a wonderful display of collaboration and communication to prepare for FAPE. a large annual exhibition showcasing artwork from local schools in the region of Mandelieu. This year’s theme explored concepts of size and scale, encouraging visitors to see the world from new perspectives. It was both a demanding and rewarding task, as setting up an exhibition like this requires more than just placing artworks on a wall. It involved spatial awareness, creative thinking, and a real sensitivity to how different audiences , from children to elderly visitors, would navigate and experience the space.
Once the layout was finalised, I was asked to create a welcoming chalkboard for the entrance something that would spark curiosity and set the tone for the exhibition. Drawing from the themes present in the children’s work, I incorporated playful interpretations of scale and a series of insect illustrations that felt both imaginative and cohesive with the show. It felt like a true creative collaboration between the children’s ideas and my own design approach. I was really pleased with how it turned out and even more so when I saw the Château team and visitors respond to it with such joy and intrigue.
To end the day, I returned to my personal commissions for Sylvie’s kiosk on Saint Margaret Island. Even though I was tired after a long day, I still found energy in the quiet act of drawing. Balancing these different responsibilities from exhibition design to commission work requires agility, discipline, and a steady sense of motivation. But seeing each piece come to life, and knowing the impact it can have on others, makes it all deeply worthwhile.