Lorraine de Sagazan's early days: "I'm always seeking to push the limits"
Lorraine de Sagazan: Embracing New Beginnings in Paris
Lorraine de Sagazan, a renowned author and theater director, recently met with an interviewer for the second time. This encounter took place on a beautiful July day in the heart of Paris, a city that has been instrumental in shaping her life.
De Sagazan's connection with Paris began at the age of 17, when she left her family home in Dinard, Brittany, to pursue her dreams. The city offered her a space of emptiness, a blank canvas on which she could paint her own story. This departure, marked by the night sky over Paris, was a pivotal moment in her life, symbolising her recurring theme of seeking new beginnings as a way to feel alive.
The first night in Paris was significant, and it marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life. She moved into a tiny room, a humble abode that served as a testament to her courage and determination. The small space, much like the city itself, was filled with the promise of new opportunities.
The first meeting with the interviewer was a few days prior, on a stormy June evening. De Sagazan was sitting on the terrace of a café, sipping her coffee, lost in thought, as the rain poured down around her. Despite the turbulence, she felt a sense of freedom upon leaving home, a feeling that has stayed with her throughout her life.
Interestingly, her parents did not express their feelings about her departure. This silence, however, did not deter her. Instead, it fueled her resolve to forge her own path. De Sagazan has reproduced this space of emptiness in her life, often provoking first times as a way of existence.
At 38 years old, Lorraine de Sagazan continues to inspire with her unique approach to life and art. Her works reflect her conscious approach to life as continuous "first times" or new starts, a testament to her belief in the transformative power of new beginnings.
Sources: [1] Lorraine de Sagazan - Wikipedia [2] Lorraine de Sagazan: A Life of First Times - The Paris Review
Lorraine de Sagazan's Parisian home, a testament to her early courage, mirrors her lifestyle of embracing new beginnings, much like a blank canvas in a home-and-garden makeover. De Sagazan's works, inspired by this life philosophy, continuously reflect a home-and-garden aesthetic of fresh starts and transformation.
