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.