Statement
"In the highlands of the island, where the sky meets the earth, I grew up to the rhythm of the winds and the rustling of leaves, weaving from childhood a silent conversation with nature. Réunion, a land of contrasts and murmurs, offered me its untamed rivers and wild landscapes - places where humans and plants cross paths, brush against one another, sometimes ignore each other, often respond."

My artistic work explores the profound and often invisible interactions between man and nature. Originally from the upper reaches of Réunion Island, an area rich in terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity, my career has been rooted in a constant dialogue with the landscapes that surround me. My childhood spent in the heart of nature has shaped me, nurturing an ongoing reflection on the links we forge with our environment and the implications of these connections for our identity and our existence.
Through a practice that focuses primarily on video and installation, I invite the viewer into a sensory immersion that goes beyond the merely visual. My works incorporate auditory, olfactory and tactile elements, creating immersive experiences that engage all the senses. I seek to capture the poetry and metaphor present in the cycle of life, the movements of nature, and the way these elements resonate with our own human condition.
My artistic approach lies at the crossroads of meticulous observation and poetic narrative. I'm particularly interested in urban microcosms and natural spaces that are often overlooked, such as wild plants growing between paving stones or invasive species that reveal complex ecological dynamics. By exploring these spaces, I question our relationship with living things, both fragile and resilient, and the way in which human structures interfere or coexist with natural systems.
My work doesn't just show the beauty of nature; it also questions notions of colonisation, resistance and survival, while celebrating the harmony and interconnectedness of all things. Through my work, I aim to raise awareness of the place we give to plants and nature in our lives, and to provoke reflection on our role as humans in preserving this delicate balance.
Ultimately, my art is an invitation to slow down, to observe and to feel, to recognise the intrinsic value of each natural element and to envisage a world where coexistence between man and nature is not only possible, but necessary.
Wendy Therméa
