Cécile Davidovici, a French artist, collaborates with film director David Ctiborsky in a mesmerizing series titled La Vie Silencieuse, which translates to “The Silent Life.” In this collaborative effort, still-life scenes are transformed into intricately embroidered masterpieces. The process begins with Ctiborsky creating 3D models of each scene, serving as the foundation for Davidovici’s exquisite embroidery work. Inspired by the still lifes of Italian painter Giorgio Morandi, known for his ability to evoke a sense of vibrational silence in his compositions, the duo captures a similar essence in their embroidered scenes.
The result is a stunning array of objects rendered with meticulous detail and a captivating use of color.
Cécile Davidovici developed her distinctive thread painting style through years of experimentation, particularly turning to embroidery as a form of creative expression after her mother’s passing. Explaining her connection to the medium, Davidovici notes, “Making art pieces I can touch was a game changer.” Her passion for tangible creations is evident in her growing portfolio, where she skillfully translates still lifes and figurative portraits into tactile masterpieces that mimic the brushstrokes of traditional painting.
La Vie Silencieuse showcases the duo’s ability to fuse digital modeling with handcrafted embroidery, resulting in an innovative and visually striking series that pays homage to Morandi’s artistic legacy.
To explore more of Cécile Davidovici’s captivating embroidery projects, you can follow her on Instagram for updates and insights into her latest creations. The artist’s ability to infuse life and texture into her embroidered works adds a unique dimension to the timeless art of still lifes, bringing a contemporary and tactile quality to this traditional craft.
