L'Ecume Des Jours

Boris Vian

I learned French to experience L’écume des Jours in its purest form, believing the world's most romantic book deserves the most romantic language. Each return to its pages feels like floating on a cloud, immersing me in the profound emotions of love—goodness, beauty, and warmth.

On handmade Koso Japanese paper, dyed to evoke a blue sky, I used matte white acrylic paint to inscribe phrases from the book. Blotches of white paint blend into the text, creating a floating effect reminiscent of clouds. The phrases appear in diptychs, symbolizing a dialogue between a loving couple.