Catherine BENOIT

I love being inspired by elements in my day to day life, such as dancing, nature, an image, a color, a texture, a shape, a movement ...

Once the project is started, very rarely do I force myself to follow my initial idea. As I go along, the project blossoms and I find new ideas that will help my project evolve. Often, an idea for a new project develops while I am working on another. The ideas flow in my head, and I evolve while I work. If I don't work for a certain period of time, all I need to do is play with wax on a piece to find a new concept.

It's important to know that before a project is carried out, I love first and foremost working with the material. For me, working with glass and with wax brings me indescribable pleasure, an incredible adrenaline boost and an exceptional artistical effervescence. When I'm working on a piece, anguish sets in until it is finalized. Once it is completely finished and ready to show to the public, that anguish disappears to be replaced by pride.

I have always considered myself more of an artisan than an artist. Of course, the line between both is very fine, but I see a distinction. The artisan creates a piece of art that is useful. The goal is not only one of decorating a given space. Above all, I want my creations to serve a purpose. I have only recently started creating pieces that are for decorating purposes only. I believe it is something I must go through. Maybe I am building new confidence in myself and in my abilities as an artist.