Astrid draws her inspirations from the gigantism of baroque
and gothic architectures that offer a profusion of shapes,
contrasts and rich patterns. Born from the union of Parisian
elegance and British eccentricity, her creations are a
reflection on life and death through the effects of light and shadow.
Reflected by the moth, a symbol of illusion, shapes and colours
metamorphose on the silk as in a chiaroscuro where
nothing reveals itself as it really is, so that each
scarf holds infinite patterns, colours, and meanings to explore.
Living creatures become colourful ornaments, sporting the
delicate details of gemstones with pride.
Astrid's creations spring on paper, drawing on her inspirations and her savoir-faire.
Roses, mosaics, abstract patterns and silhouettes become the allegory of the duality
of all things through their symmetry and twinning.
Her drawings then combine to compose real paintings.
Originally created in black and white, they are then digitalised
to attire themselves in colours inspired by precious stones,
from the icy blue of the aquamarine to the vibrant pink of the topaz,
and in shimmering patterns such as peacock feathers and scales of sea creatures.
These patterns superimpose according to collage techniques offering veritable jewellery,
an assortment of shapes and colours revealing paintings designed as real jewels.
Her paintings are eventually transposed on silk through digital printing techniques
in order to recreate Astrid's graphic compositions with precision.
Scarves are hand-finished in Como, Italy. Some pieces are also lined
in Paris with wool spun by skilled Yorkshire's craftsmen, offering products born
from the union of high technology and tradition.