Hélène Jolis
Professional Training, Career
1983
Course gilding of leather
1986
Graduate University of Fine Art, University of Paris VIII
1989
Graduate Higher Education, University of Paris VIII
1973 – 1982
Office employee at the Ministry of Aviation, Renault University and Savings Bank Paris
1983 – 1989
Gilder of leather at Atelier Camille Berthaux, Villejuif
1985 – 1992
Teacher in gilding of leather, Lycée Tolbiac, Paris
1990 – 1995
Artisan at Atelier 6 ½, Paris
1996 – 2002
Teacher in classic gilding at Licée Tolbiac and Greta Arts graphiques, Paris
1996 – 2017
Courses in classic and modern gilding in Sweden, Brasil, Australia, Japan, Spain, Belgium, USA, Canada, Italy
Current Position
Own gilding studio.
Teacher in classic and modern gilding.
Area of Speciality
Classic and modern gilding, decorative book covers for libraries and private collectors.
Further Information
Participation at various exhibitions in France and abroad.
Creation and installation of «Cordel Chic» in Casteljaloux and Troyes.
Publications at Atelier 6 ½: „Il y a“ – „La Compagnie des Tout Seul“ – „Géométrie Douce“ «Famine».
Gold medal at the competition «the best professionals of France» in gilding of leather.
Awardee at the competition of the Stanford University Library, USA.