Mélissa Houpert - Souris de Coton

I'm an illustrator based in Strasbourg, originally destined for a career in literature, but I changed my path and took up drawing 6 years ago. Passionate about astronomy, creatures and dreamlike worlds, I'm fascinated by portals to other universes and want to give them an opening into our world.

In my artistic practice, I like to work with surrealist imagery and the human body. Often faceless, the naked body gives way entirely to the emotion and expression of the human being. The question of gender is an underlying theme, and my atmospheres also play a crucial role in the interpretation of the illustration, which can be heavy, mysterious or introspective.