The Leu Art Family
In 2021, I visited “The Leu Art Family” at the Museum Tinguely an exhibition that stayed with me. The intensity and creative force of this family’s story immediately stood out, and I knew I wanted to meet them one day. In 2025, I was given rare access to visit Filip Leu and his family in their home and studio in Bullet. My focus shifted from observation to proximity: capturing a life shaped by Swiss art history and deeply rooted in the global tattoo culture. As the grandson of Eva Aeppli and connected to Jean Tinguely, Filip moves between tradition and rebellion, fine art and radical self-expression a tension I aimed to translate into images.
This series is an intimate portrait of a family that lives creativity, courage, and independence across generations. My sincere thanks to Loretta, Titine, and Filip for their trust and generosity
Mario Botta
In 2023, I had the opportunity to visit Mario Botta in his architectural studio in Mendrisio on the occasion of his 80th birthday, together with my friend Peter. Driven by a personal interest in architecture, I was curious to meet someone whose work has shaped the built environment in Switzerland and beyond. His life, his way of thinking, and his creative approach have been a lasting source of inspiration.
This visit became part of my ongoing exploration of photographing individuals in the spaces where their ideas take form.
