Paul, an artist passionate about Indian ink, Nohô Host in Paris

There are passions that do not seek to please, but to speak the truth. Those that are born in the shadows, in the silences we have not yet learned to name. Paul’s world is one of those: a deeply introspective art, rooted in psychology and raw emotion. On Nohô, meeting him in Paris means stepping into a world of its own—and perhaps recognizing something of yourself there.

Can you introduce yourself?

My name is Paul, I’m 28 years old. I attended the Geneva University of Art and Design, but things didn’t go very well with the others, which is why I chose to refocus on my art and my creativity.

My artistic work is closely tied to my life experiences, my understanding of psychology, and what I’m going through personally. It’s art that’s very much in black and white, in something very binary. I like to see things in a very clear-cut, high-contrast way.

Today I’m based in Paris, and that’s where I offer my experiences on Nohô.

How did you get into art?

I think it started pretty early on; my mom put a paintbrush in my hand when I was very young. After that, it really took off during times when I wasn’t doing so well. At some point, something clicked. I started creating, experimenting. And little by little, it became a way for me to express myself, to put into words things I didn’t necessarily know how to say otherwise.

What mediums do you use?

Today, I work with several mediums: photography, video, painting, drawing, and also sound. And in particular, India ink—an ancient technique I appreciate for its depth and intensity, which aligns perfectly with my visual world. It’s quite free-form; I don’t really set limits on the mediums I use. What matters is what I want to express at any given moment.

What is your relationship to your art?

It’s something very personal. My art is connected to my illness, my psychology, and my inner states. I don’t necessarily seek to produce something “beautiful” or decorative. It’s more of a way of expressing what I feel.

Is there a piece you’re particularly proud of?

Yes. There’s a piece that took me about 240 hours to complete. It’s a photographic etching—a very long and precise process, something few people have done in that format. And there are also some very powerful interpretations surrounding this piece. A friend even told me he felt a particular presence, like a kind of inspiration linked to a Russian composer.

What is your dream or goal today?

I prefer to talk about goals rather than dreams. I think that as soon as you realize a dream, it ceases to be one. My goal is to make a living from my art and to be able to exhibit in well-known venues.

A deeply personal journey

On Nohô, some encounters don’t seek to explain, but to evoke a feeling. Paul’s world is one of them: a raw, introspective art, often in black and white, that explores both the inner world and the perception of reality. A body of work where creation becomes a way to hold on, to understand, and to exist differently.