Starting from the etymological translation of Houlgate as a “hollow path”, I wanted to create an autofiction by providing a unique perspective on this maritime town in Normandy. Having grown up in this region, these landscapes remain a strong anchor for me.
Through the iconic architecture of Houlgate, the places take a central place within the images. The winter setting with the empty tourist spots, the closed shutters and the resounding silence are an opportunity to also show the backstages.
Houlgate reveals the ambiguity between reality and fiction; like a decor made from scratch. The “hollow path” evokes the paradox of a wandering where the character searches for her place: both an alter ego blind to the knowledge of this place, but at the same time a little girl who seeks to find traces of her past.
Series produced during a residency in Houlgate (2024) for the Festival Les Femmes s'exposent thanks to the creative grant of the festival, supported by DRAC Normandie and the Minister of Culture. The series was exhibited from June 7th to September 1st 2024 in Houlgate, France.