Creativity dose with... Elise Tsikis
Elise Tsikis is the Founder of Elise Tsikis Paris, a creative jewelry brand.
3 words to define your universe :
They evolve as we evolve, at every moment, if we had to choose three today, they would be:
sensitivity, savoir-faire and passion.
An inspiring brand?
Jacquemus : his career, his values, his completeness. Its freshness and daring are really positive.
What is your greatest pride?
To live from my passion, to be able to realize my dreams.
Your next big challenge in 2020?
Building a brand is a daily challenge. Entrepreneurship is the biggest challenge I have set for myself, every day is a new adventure.
How do you recharge your batteries ?
Traveling, discovering other cultures, other ways of living allows me to take a step back on my very stressful daily life.
I just come back from Cuba, a trip that I wanted to do alone, it was overwhelming, I was very touched by the people and the beauty of this island.
Your favorite Art?
Photography, Irving Penn in particular, his mastery of color, his very instinctive work and his kindness, I think of his series around foreign peoples and "small trades". I also exhibit some of his many photographs in my Parisian store.
Your artistic crush in 2019?
I discovered Sarah Pschorn's work during the REVELATION fair at the Grand Palais, her work in clay and porcelain is filled with softness and delicacy.
Who do you dream of collaborating with?
Simon Porte Jacquemus, I would love to develop with him a line of daring jewelry, our worlds are very similar,
we like to tell stories, extracted from our lives, from our childhood.
Favorite restaurant?
I like to meet up with my friends or family in Ikône restaurant, rue Saint Denis.
A museum / exhibition to recommend?
I like to walk in Quai Branly museum, we discover all the richness of the first cultures there, an inexhaustible source of inspiration.
Next trip ?
Thailand, I'm very excited to discover this beautiful country!
Readings to advise?
"AVEC BACON" by Franck Maubert, a conversation with Francis Bacon. A fascinating read about the artist and the man.
Your favorite quote ?
"I think anything is possible for those who dream, dare and never give up. " Xavier Dolan.
It sums up everything.
Any advice for someone who wants to live from their passion?
Talent is nothing without work and vice versa.
Favorite IG account?
I really like the universe of the @mothermusemag account, my mom and feminist side maybe.
What are your sources of inspiration?
Everything that touches me, that gives me an emotion, a work of art, a meeting, a culture, reading…
Biggest dream ?
I'm living it!
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