The Art of Minimalism: Inside Elise's Studio Environment
The Art of Minimalism: Inside Elise’s Studio Environment
Exhibition Dates: October 25-30
Opening: 6:00 PM, October 25
Alliance Française de Dhaka is delighted to present “Elise’s Diary Pages,” a captivating painting exhibition by Elise, a talented artist whose journey from childhood doodles to intricate artwork has been nothing short of remarkable.
“Elise’s Diary Pages” is a celebration of the interplay between art and science, showcasing the unique perspective of an artist who sees beauty in both the precise world of mathematics and the boundless creativity of visual art.
Join us for the opening on October 25 at 6:00 PM to explore Elise’s fascinating world of patterns, equations, and artistic expression.
As a child, I started drawing, first on skin with henna, then on paper. To overcome the boredom at school, I had fun covering my diaries with drawings. My choice of an academic career somewhat surprised those close to me: doctor in mathematics, I am an assistant professor in an engineering school called ENSTA-Paris. My research focuses on the development of numerical methods to simulate physical phenomena. In short, when I’m not solving a partial differential equation, everything is an excuse to draw, combining various techniques (pencils, inks, oil paint, acrylic, watercolor, pigments, collages, henna, salt dough …).
The link between my two passions? One can see that I like very fine geometric patterns. This link is particularly explicit in the paintings Classroom and Roméo & Juliette – Mathematician Version – which will be exhibited, among others, at the Alliance Française in Dacca.
Elise Grosjean
Elise Grosjean
From a young age, Elise began her artistic journey by drawing on her skin with henna and later transitioning to paper. To escape the monotony of school, she found solace in covering her diaries with imaginative drawings. This early passion for art persisted, even as her academic path took an unexpected turn.
Elise pursued an academic career, becoming a Doctor of Mathematics (PhD in Mathematics) and an assistant professor at ENSTA-Paris, a prestigious engineering school. Her research focuses on the development of numerical methods to simulate physical phenomena. Yet, when she’s not solving complex mathematical equations, Elise finds every excuse to draw, experimenting with a wide range of techniques, including pencils, inks, oil paint, acrylic, watercolor, pigments, collages, henna, and even salt dough.
What connects her two seemingly divergent passions—mathematics and art—is her love for intricate geometric patterns. This connection is especially evident in her paintings Classroom and Roméo & Juliette – Mathematician Version, both of which will be featured.
Elise's Diary
