Julie Legrand’s tactile work explores the never-ending possibilities of print

The Séte-based creative tells us why she “favours paper as a substrate and drawing as a medium”.

Date
23 January 2023

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In a world increasingly preoccupied with the online sphere, a number of creatives are taking a stand. Julie Legrand is one such creative, whose practice remedies excessive screen time by producing imaginative, experimental and beautiful printed ephemera.

First gaining a diploma at École Supérieure d'Art de Lorraine in Épinal, France, Julie later studied for a masters at CIEC Foundation in Betanzos, Spain, where she learned printmaking techniques. Later working across micro-publishing, fanzines and printmaking and settling in Séte, Julie co-founded Cyclo with friends in 2022 – “an art space dedicated to the production and diffusion of graphic and visual arts and printmaking.”

Throughout Julie’s organic work – full of both delicate and expressive lines – you can expect to come across still lifes (of which she is a “fervent enthusiast”), culinary scenes and simple objects from everyday life. All of these factors come together to create something truly special; an intimate, peaceful portfolio that “generates a connection between the personal and universal sphere”. Something to be touched as much as it is seen, Julie’s work proves the print industry to be as innovative as ever.

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Julie Legrand: Still Life: Fig and Waffle (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2022)

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Julie Legrand: Still Life: Cake (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2021)

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Julie Legrand: Still Life: TV Dinner (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2021)

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Julie Legrand: Still Life: TV Dinner (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2021)

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Julie Legrand: Cafetière (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2022)

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Julie Legrand: El Paseo por la Costa (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2021)

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Julie Legrand: Échelle (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2022)

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Julie Legrand: La Mesa (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2021)

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Julie Legrand: La Mesa (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2021)

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Julie Legrand: Fanzine Expresso (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2021)

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Julie Legrand: Still Life: Narcisses et Café (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2021)

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Julie Legrand: La Petanca (détail) (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2021)

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Julie Legrand: La Petanca (détail) (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2021)

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Julie Legrand: Bouquet (Copyright ©Julie Legrand, 2022)

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Olivia Hingley

Olivia (she/her) is associate editor of the website, working across editorial projects and features as well as Nicer Tuesdays events. She joined the It’s Nice That team in 2021. Feel free to get in touch with any stories, ideas or pitches.

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