In the Patrick-Ansar library in Auneuil, in Troussures more precisely near Beauvais (Oise), there are now 13,000 books and no more the 12,022 mentioned during the inauguration in June 2023.
But since Saturday September 28, there have also been around thirty lights which “transform the place or even transcend it”smiles Marie Ansar: she restored with her husband, Stéphane, this old barn in the Pays de Bray into a heritage library in the name of his father who collected an important documentary collection on history and art history.
“In such a setting, it was not possible to illuminate the shelves with simple light”she says. Although they arrive at a later stage, these lighting fixtures were imagined from the genesis of the project which represents much more than this magnificent library.
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Carte blanche
It also includes the promotion of local know-how by being a real showcase of materials, specific techniques and identity of the territory with artisans located within a 25 kilometer radius. Without forgetting the natural heritage that surrounds it. Nature that is “in the heart” artistic work of Marion Richomme.
The couple therefore gave ” carte blanche “ to the artist who graduated from the Nantes School of Fine Arts in 2011, taking inspiration from the surrounding nature: what she did by including tree branches found in the forest part of the garden in the lighting fixtures .
Another condition and not the least: they had to bring “a source of light as close as possible to the shelves”describes Marie Ansar. A successful mission because we can assure you that these handmade and tailor-made lights soothe the eyes when reading but above all, the members of the Profondhis association will have ” Finally “ light in order to catalog the remaining 80% of the books in this library.
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Same shape but with different patterns
To create these lights, Marion Richomme had to work on utilitarian objects and small formats in porcelain whereas she is more used to large sculptures with sandstone. “I was both fascinated by the result after firing and at the same time, I saw all the complications of porcelain because it is the most complicated material to work with”says the artist.
Et “through perseverance”she turned to porcelain when she found “tips” and for its translucent side allowing light to pass through. Although the lights almost all have the same shape, they are all different in terms of patterns.
Her husband also contributed by creating a part on the 3D printer to connect the electrical wires. These lights bring a little something extra to the Patrick-Ansar library and allow it to be finished off for good.
