In their barn in Henrichemont, there is no separation between professional and everyday life. The ceramist couple Marylène Millerioux and Daniel Lacroix have a joint workshop, “but we don’t listen to the same music, and Daniel needs headphones,” laughs Marylène. It must be said that her tastes lean towards the classic. His spectrum runs from punk rock to musique concrete. “We only have a small segment in common. »
Already the fire
Sharing the workshop, what does it change? “It’s important, because there is the perspective of the other,” notes Daniel Lacroix. I am easily satisfied with my work. But I know that there will be Marylène's merciless gaze! »
“It’s always beneficial for our work to be analyzed by others,” continues Marylène Millerioux. It makes you think. When I sculpt a piece, as soon as I have an emotion, I stop. Art is knowing how to stop in time. »
Art also requires protecting oneself from too strong artistic influences. “I am a huge fan of the painter Alberto Giacometti,” says Marylène. For years, I prohibited myself from looking at his work. I just had his portrait, in front of me in the kitchen. »
Although they work side by side, they have never created pieces together. “We have had a project in the works for twenty years! »
