{"id":5450,"date":"2026-05-13T16:53:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fondation-foujita.org\/?p=5450"},"modified":"2026-05-13T17:33:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T15:33:29","slug":"a-chair-four-feet-to-move-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fondation-foujita.org\/en\/a-chair-four-feet-to-move-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"“A chair, four feet to move forward\u2026”"},"content":{"rendered":"

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“A chair, four feet to move forward\u2026”,
\nWhen writing and photography<\/strong>
\ngive voice to parents<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In the first semester of 2025, more than 40 parents from the Maison des Familles in Grenoble took part in a collective artistic expression project led by Marie Lorenzin, a writing professional, and Jean-Louis Matthieu, a photographer.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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Project supported by the Fondation Foujita.<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

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When creativity becomes a driving force<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Participants were invited to write about their life stories, their feelings, and their strengths, and then to create a dialogue between these words and the image. The project unfolded in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, allowing everyone to find their place at their own pace.<\/p>\n

Beyond learning artistic techniques, the workshops became genuine spaces for expression, where people felt free to speak and self-esteem was rebuilt through the support of the group.<\/p>\n

Conceived as a time for connecting with oneself and with others, this project aimed to restore confidence<\/strong>, give voice to unique stories<\/strong>, and affirm parents in their roles and identities<\/strong>, while strengthening family and community bonds<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1778684847851{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}” el_class=”titre_sympa”]<\/p>\n

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When Creativity Becomes a Stepping Stone<\/h5>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Participants were invited to write about their life stories, their feelings, and their strengths, and then to create a dialogue between these words and the image. The project unfolded in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere, allowing everyone to find their place at their own pace.<\/p>\n

Beyond learning artistic techniques, the workshops became genuine spaces for expression, where participants felt free to speak and rebuilt their self-esteem through the support of the group.[\/vc_column_text]