In 2007, Christophe spent 3 months as an artist in residence in the House of Art in Brno, Czech Republic, working on this project. Its theme is simple: each individual carries within him the weight of his origins.

This heritage has 3 main sources: genetic, cultural and from the family. The problematic that arises from

this asks, what then, is the real part of freedom left by our heritage.

Works are mostly inspired by Gregor Mendel’s research and findings on genetics, done in Brno in the 17^th century.

The artistic goal is to confront spectators to the weight origins can have and to bring them to question their own situation without a therapeutic ambition.

Assisted by the Canadian multimedia artist Stéphanie Brodeur, Christophe conceived a dozen works around 4 main themes : the weight of others, genetics, family secrets and collective history.

As of 2008 and 2009, this body of works will be exhibited in several European art centers with the support of the cities of Brno (CZ) and Strasbourg (F) and with assistance from the C.E.A.A.C. (Centre Européen d’Actions Artistiques Contemporaines).

Stéphanie Brodeur and Christophe

in front of the Mendel’s statue in Brno.