NID-DE-POULE
2018
 

Nid-de-Poule is a series that delves into the reality of pregnancy, often romanticized as a marvelous journey, yet frequently fraught with significant challenges.

The collection comprises 12 works, each a collage of photographs depicting the painted roadways of New York. These images are assembled to form a circle, reminiscent of a crater, which strikingly contrasts with the traditional image of a rounded pregnant belly.
 

Throughout my pregnancy, the physical transformations inherent to the condition affected my balance, compelling me to frequently lower my gaze. This shift in perspective brought a newfound attention to the pavements and streets, where the varied colors on the asphalt became more apparent.
 

In addition to the painted markings, the streets were marked by numerous potholes. In French, "nid-de-poule" translates literally to "hen's nest," but it also means potholes. This dual meaning sparked an analogy between the urban landscape and pregnancy.

Just as a road can be unpredictable and scattered with obstacles, the path of pregnancy is punctuated by unexpected challenges, mirroring the unpredictable nature of a path—like a road—potentially filled with potholes.