This is where it all begins…
In 2007, Quentin began a year at the Lycée Expérimental de Saint-Nazaire. This high school emphasizes creativity as a core part of the curriculum. The concepts of “doing” and “creating” at the school serve as powerful catalysts for developing each student’s imagination. He is no longer just a spectator, but becomes a full participant in artistic reflection and practice. In a sense, this place shaped his current path.
Then it all comes together…
He trains in a specific discipline: tightrope walking. He attended several professional circus schools: Passe-Muraille in Besançon, Balthazar in Montpellier, the National School of Circus Arts (Enacr) in Rosny-sous-Bois, and the National Center for Circus Arts (Cnac). There, he met and discovered several artists from diverse backgrounds.
They inspired him…
In 2008, he discovered Merce Cunningham and John Cage. The creative and innovative approach of this duo opened his eyes to the world of contemporary art. The effervescence of Julien Clément’s juggling reinforces the dreamlike quality he loves to champion. The universe, the touch of humor, and the ingenuity of Plan B by the 111 Aurélien Bory company reawakened in him a desire to create a place where people could escape. His encounter with Nathan Israël radically challenges his conception of the circus and the apparatus he practices. Others come along to shake up and reinforce his desire to create a space for expression, to share his vision of the world, and to constantly push its boundaries further.
What’s next…
In 2011, he began developing a project: a rotating double tightrope that could be performed simultaneously by several acrobats, combining aerial acrobatics, acrobatics, and balance. The first prototype was unveiled at the CNAC in 2013.