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From Nice to Reykjavík: Stéphane emigrated six years ago and rediscovered his love of hand lettering.

 

Stéphane’s story


Even as a child, he had dreamed of becoming a sign painter. In times of printers and computers, this profession seems a little out of date today. But his love for it has remained. What he loves best is to put on headphones, turn up the sound and get going on his sketchbook.

Giving words expression

This change was a liberation for Stéphane and at the same time an opportunity to rediscover his own creativity. Even as a child, he had dreamed of becoming a sign painter. In times of printers and computers, this profession seems a little out of date today. But his love for it has remained, his love for shapes, letters, details. What he loves best is to put on headphones, turn up the sound and get going on his sketchbook: then the melodies he hears become dancing letters on the paper. Chords become hatchings, rhythms become shapes. He immerses himself in the flow of his own creativity. 

Stéphane's partner Emilie runs a café in Reykjavík. He contributes there, among other things, his talent for hand lettering. Together they have built up something that fulfils them – high up in the north of Europe, in the midst of the mystical world of trolls, elves and other mythical creatures. Sometimes you only find your roots in a foreign country. Far from home, you discover what you are actually meant for. Have the courage to find your own creative destiny! Who should be able to stop you from this journey except yourself?

 

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