Meet The Artist

Juliette Mancini

Meet Juliette Mancini, comic and illustrator!

Describe what you do: I studied graphic design and worked as a freelancer for a while, but then realized what I loved most was telling stories.

Where do you live? Where do you work? I live in Geneva (Switzerland) in a small house that looks like a mountain cabin, with 3 cats and a hedgehog family. I have a studio space not far, at the Embassy for foreign artists, a residency program I was lucky to join 3 years ago (and even luckier to never leave!).

Describe a typical day for you: I bike to my studio and start the day by making a to-do list and answering emails. Then, depending on the project I am working on, I spend the rest of the day drawing, writing, painting, making etchings… At the moment, I am finishing a graphic novel and preparing for some live drawing concerts with my brother. When I need a break, I go for a walk in the park nearby. During summer, I usually go for a swim at the lake before dinner. It’s the best feeling after a long day of work.

Name a book that you read recently and loved: Everyone knows your mother is a witch by Rivka Galchen was a great read, and felt like a terrifying-yet-thrilling time travel.
Favorite snack: I love to bake (and eat) banana bread, rhubarb galettes and chocolate cakes.

Favorite Color Combination: Lately I have been very fond of bright vermillion with olive green and any shade of pink

What is your most treasured possession?
Tough question… I love objects but I try not to get too attached to them. But I would say a painting by my sister Amélie. I love that my siblings are artists too and we get to exchange art pieces and work on projects together.

What is the best piece of advice someone ever gave you?
Don’t try to make something you think people will like. Just do what feels right to you.

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What inspired you to design blankets with Biquette?

I was really excited to design a blanket for Biquette as I had two already (by Amélie) and find them so soft and beautifully made. It is so nice to have a comfy large-scale drawing to put on your bed or to wrap yourself in.

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Is there a particular message or theme you hope to convey through this collection?
I love to be surrounded with plants find it rewarding to see them grow. They are also great objects to draw and many inspiring artists have (my personal favorites: Matisse, David Hockney and Marie-Claire Mitout).

Where can we see your work?
My work can be seen on juliettemancini.fr and @juliettemancini, and my books are not translated to english (yet!) but are published in french by Atrabile.

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