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Asnieres Sur Seine, France

Véronique Joly-Corbin

Porcelain decorator

Storytelling on porcelain

  • Véronique's creative medium is porcelain
  • Her calligraphy drawings explore both illustration and text
  • She brings painting into the field of decorative arts

Artist at heart, Véronique Joly-Corbin first trained in oil painting at the Beaux-Arts de Paris before her curiosity led her to follow a course in painting on porcelain. Ever since, she has applied this technical know how to expressing her creativity on authentic Limoges porcelain. For Véronique, the calligraphy pen is more than a tool, it is the link between her stories, the common thread of her inspirations. It has gradually led her to explore different graphic universes such as engraving, writing and Japanese prints. "The pen leads to the line", she states. Each of her delicate drawings is the result of a rich documentation she carries out. Along with wall-hung plate installations, Véronique's work extends to furniture and sculpture.


Interview

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What was it like to transition from oil paint to porcelain?
In porcelain, there is a real respect for the technique. The firing process is unforgiving. It is very different from oil painting. It took me more than two years to be able to apply myself differently between the two techniques. I am still practising both today.
Where do you find inspiration for the many stories you tell?
I am very curious, I feed on everything. I am lucky to have Paris for that, visiting the city is a constant source of inspiration. I go to exhibitions and cultural events. I like to get out of my workshop, see what is being done. History of art is also an infinite source of inspiration.
And how do you apply these many inspirations?
Research is a big part of my work. I fill myself with images, texts, like virtual notebooks. I let it all rest, and then I build my story. Everything also depends on the client's request: where will the artwork be, in which city? Their story and our exchanges are also very enriching.
How are tradition and innovation articulated in your work?
Tradition is obviously expressed through technique, which continually constrains me. As soon as I try to escape from it, it catches me out. The hazards of the firing stage give me the impression of never being in control. Innovation is expressed in the stories I tell.
Véronique Joly-Corbin is an expert artisan: she began her career in 2000 and she started teaching in 2020

Where


Véronique Joly-Corbin

Address: 10 Rue Michelet, 92600, Asnieres Sur Seine, France
Hours: By appointment only
Phone: +33 613726329
Languages: French, English
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