Anne Perier
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Looking through the Reeds
2023-2024. Artist-in-Residence, Camargue Regional Nature Park

During an artist residency within the Parc Naturel Régional, I attempted to trace my gaze through the dense reed beds. During my stays in the Camargue, I was hosted at the Salin de Badon lodge, nestled in the heart of the National Reserve. There, I encountered a number of devoted ornithologists who, each evening, shared vivid stories of their sightings, complete with photographs.

In turn, I tried to keep watch—waiting anxiously for an apparition of my own, though mostly in vain. Instead, I found myself immersed in the hypnotic choreography of reeds swaying in the wind.

From the reed beds, I learned that they shelter a remarkable diversity of species and play a vital role in water purification. Back in the studio, I took up my tools and began crafting reed paper—a gesture that allowed me, in turn, to conceal and reveal the creatures that dwell within or orbit around this landscape.

This work also extended into a collaborative project with students from Jules Vallès Elementary School in Arles. Through a series of workshops and field outings, the children encountered the flora, reeds, and birds of the Camargue. Together, we explored symbols, stamp-making, and printmaking, allowing these young participants to develop their own forms of attention and expression in dialogue with the territory.