Wisdom and Art: A Tribute to Minerva at “Trésors de Banlieues”

As part of the remarkable exhibition “Trésors de Banlieues,” which brings together contributions from over 70 local communities, I had the privilege to create a mural for the event. The exhibition showcases the artistic richness of suburban cities, featuring works from the 17th century to today, across various forms including painting, sculpture, and photography. For my piece, I drew inspiration from Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. Her owl, a symbol of knowledge, takes flight at dusk, embodying the understanding that comes fater observation. This theme of duality—human and machine, organic and mechanical, nature and city—echoes throughout my work. In this mural, the character represents the fusion of human and machine, much like the factory workers of our industrial past. The peony flower, a symbol of honor and hope, ties the piece together, and each element invites viewers to interpret their own meaning.