Philippe Quesne on Poetry, Melancholy, and the Stage as Utopia

In a conversation with Artribune, Philippe Quesne, a French artist and founder of Vivarium Studio since 2004, elaborates on his creation 'La Mélancolie des dragons'. This work showcases musicians alongside a damaged Citroën AX, forming a minimalist theme park inspired by Snow White. Quesne characterizes his method as crafting a 'prêt-à-porter' environment, highlighting 'inhabited sets' that facilitate interaction between humans and animals. He delves into the creation of enchanting visuals, promoting trust and optimism in art over economic considerations, while he critiques the term 'profit' as diminished in value. His unfulfilled aspiration is to create on a deserted island. This interview is featured in the 'Words Breakers' initiative for the World Breakers_Drodesera XXXVI festival, curated by Dalila D'Amico and Chiara Pirri.