When FIEF SA, embarked on a full re-branding and re-looking of their offices, they reached out to create a mural that would anchor the new identity in something the firm has held for decades: its address at the Bastions, one of Geneva's most prestigious and emblematic neighborhoods.

Having been closely involved in the broader re-branding process myself, I was able to draw directly from the new color palette we'd developed together across all branding materials, weaving similar tones into the mural so it would feel like a natural extension of the interior design planned for the offices in the near future, rather than an isolated addition.

Every mural I paint begins with looking closely, and this project was no exception. I spent time studying the park itself: its trees and vegetation, the elegant lines of the historic buildings framing the space. This research became the visual foundation for the piece, ensuring that what would eventually appear at the office entrance wall felt authentic to the neighborhood.

Since I'm deeply attentive to Feng Shui principles when creating a mural, I wanted this entrance (the mouth of Chi) to be charged with symbols of abundance and wellbeing, so that anyone walking through would immediately feel welcomed by a sense of growth and prosperity, setting the tone for the rest of the space around it.

Once the research was complete, I developed a series of sketches translating the park's botanical and architectural elements into a composition suited to the offices' new interiors. These were presented to the FIEF team, allowing us to refine the balance between nature and architecture, and to make sure the palette worked in harmony with the rest of space.

With the concept approved, the mural was hand-painted directly on site, a process that brought the final sketch to life at full scale.

The finished mural, Le Parc de Bastions revisité, reinterprets the surrounding park and its architecture through a contemporary lens. It represents the location's rich history, while giving the space a fresh, living energy.

It was never meant to be simply a beautiful picture on the wall. It carries real intention, an imaginary take on the actual park, where every element and colour has been chosen with purpose.

I'm proud to have contributed a piece that's both unique to the firm and rooted in the character of Geneva's Bastions.