Le Veilleur Berbère / Berber Watcher

Private Collection

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The “Berber Watcher” is a commissioned work created in 2022 in patinated terracotta, inspired by a sculpture by Henri Bouchard (1875–1960).

The original 1923 piece was commissioned by André Citroën to commemorate the first trans-Saharan crossing aboard a half-track vehicle.

Far from any intent to celebrate technological progress or glorify colonialism, I chose to depict solely the Berber man — majestic, and in my view the only being truly respectful of the wonder that is the desert.

He watches over it, peacefully and steadfastly.

I am deeply grateful to the collector who entrusted me with this commission and granted me full freedom in its interpretation.