Editions du Ricochet | Animaux magiques

le livre des

animaux magiques

Le Livres des Animaux magiques | 6 +

with Fleur Daugey, published by Le Editions du Ricochet

I conceived this book project based on my studies in anthropology and folklore. The research I have conducted, which has always fascinated me, led me to explore and narrate the “magical powers” of animals.

BEHIND THE SCENE

Animals have always been part of stories across all cultures. Each country has its own references. The idea behind this project is to provide insights into the civilizations from which these myths originate, visually distinguishing them and narrating the magical powers of each featured animal.

MY IDEA

I’ve structured each page in two parts, balancing text and image. The main illustration offers a poetic and immersive experience, designed to help young readers remember the story. However, this book isn’t just for children—it’s meant to be a cross-generational journey through myth and imagination.

The illustrations are digital collages, rich in vibrant colors and layered textures. They aim to evoke the magical atmosphere of each culture, guiding the reader into a world where every animal reveals a hidden, powerful story.

Le Monde Argent – Retirement Plans

Retirement savings plan

Le Monde Argent

A Success Yet to Be Fully Realized

“The PER (Retirement Savings Plan) celebrates its fifth anniversary. While it has gained some popularity, with 25% of French assets covered, it still struggles with a lack of clarity and remains overshadowed by other financial products, such as life insurance.”

The recurring theme in these images, which vividly illustrate this issue of Le Monde Argent, is the boat.

The boat acts as a metaphor for the saver.

In creating these visuals, I set certain constraints on myself. Given how frequently this topic is discussed, I aimed to avoid redundancy.

Graphs, diagrams, and indicators have been reimagined into less instructional and more poetic visuals. Arrows and the world of charts and numbers are subtly suggested, appearing as a texture rather than a focal point.

MY IDEA

This is my favorite image.

I envisioned a nest made of arrows. While reading the text, I came across the technical term Cuckoo Effect, which refers to a financial product that aggressively supplants others. I drew inspiration from this concept, originally coined by Belgian politician Hugo Schiltz.

Here is the link to the article on Le Monde’s website.

Internazionale – The Free Dogs of India

The Free Dogs

Internazionale

The Free Dogs of India

“Despite the need to find their own food, water, and shelter — and their exposure to mostly human-made harms like traffic and cruelty — India’s street dogs live autonomous and peaceful lives.”

By Krithika Srinivasan

Here is the original article, as published in Aeon Magazine.

Here is the article in italian, as published in Internazionale.

Gira la giostra

gira la

giostra

2014 – Panini editore (IT) Age 0 – 5

Written by Roberto Piumini, it is a book with a circular structure that can be opened like an accordion so that children can fully immerse themselves in it.

Buy the book

Paris vous aime & Légende – No Truce

no truce

paris vous aime &
Légende mag

For the 2024 Paris Olympics, Légende magazine invited me to illustrate a beautiful article by Laurent Gaudé.

“No Truce” is the title of the piece, in which Gaudé reflects on the significance of the Olympic truce during the ancient Greek games.

This truce extended not only to the Olympics but also to other competitions. Such events were so important that they brought “age-old enemies” and “open disputes” to a halt, creating neutral and peaceful ground. Gaudé also explores the absence of such truces in our modern world.

My illustrations, unified by a golden yellow color palette, aim to highlight the value of dedicating space and attention to collective events. These moments bring humanity closer together, fostering a shared sense of unity—something that sadly happens less and less today.

Both artworks are inspired by the aesthetics of ancient Greek paintings.

In the first illustration, located at the top right, I reimagined the concept of Ιερή Εκεχειρία—the Sacred Truce. A winged figure in my piece symbolizes this idea, welcoming both athletes and spectators.

As published in Paris vous aime and Légende magazine.

Mother Earth

MOTHER Earth

Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd.

The image below is a tribute to our planet, highlighting the importance of cherishing and preserving it.

Displayed here are the original digital artwork and two simulated posters featuring handwritten fonts.

In 2024, Courrier International featured this piece as a complement to an article on Ayurvedic cosmetics. They were particularly impressed by the image’s freshness.

Here is the link to the article.

Hystrio – Literary characters

literary
characters
on stage

Hystrio

Theater and novel.

Here’s a revised version of your text with some adjustments for clarity and flow:

“A primary source of inspiration for prose theater, opera, musicals, and dance, due to the density of its plots, the complexity of its characters, and the stratification of its languages, the novel in Italy has often been reinterpreted by adapters, dramaturgs, and directors. These adaptations have led to performances that are either illustrative, celebratory, or, conversely, innovative. The key distinction lies in the authors’ ability to shuffle the cards, adapting the forms of literary tradition to their own personal artistic exploration.”

as published in Hystrio mag

Internazionale – Simple melodies

simple melodies

Internazionale

Successful melodies are becoming increasingly simpler.

A study reveals that the compositional complexity of the most popular songs has decreased over the past 70 years.

By Francisco Doménech

Here is the article in italian, as published in Internazionale.

SUMMER People

summer activities

people

This is a present for you! Download the material at this link to play with your creativity. It’s a gift from SMALL ACADEMIA.

My drawing and imagination school project.

Maize mag – HI and AI

INTELLIGENCE

Maize mag

Lorenzo Magnani, philosopher of science and director of the Computational Philosophy Laboratory at the University of Pavia, discusses intelligence across various disciplines.

In a conversation about the interaction between human and artificial intelligence, he cautions: ‘We safeguard our intelligence through political and moral decisions.’ Article by Giulia Pozzobon.

Below is the process leading to the final illustrations, along with the final illustrations.

#15 Winter 2024 – Intelligence

Purchase your copy here