Delphine Lefèvre aka Sauvagère, is an independent French artist based between London and Paris.
Delphine’s nickname derives from her lonely childhood spent in the Normandy countryside during the mid 70’s. The villagers would refer to Delphine as Sauvagère, which in English translates to wild child.
Growing up, Sauvagère moved to Paris to study Merchandising and Marketing. In 1989, newly graduated, she became a freelancer for prestigious fashion and jewellery brands such as Adidas, Vuarnet, Missoni, Christofle as well as for major retail companies such as Printemps and Marks and Spencer. Moreover, Sauvagère also worked as a Consultant for the Chamber of Commerce of Normandy.
It was only in the year 2000 that Sauvagère first exhibited her artworks, as a Sculptor and Illustrator.
In 2002, she launched the association Libre à Chacun – literally: It’s up to everyone. Sauvagère teaches visual arts and art history in schools and cultural centres, primarily to those with disabilities.
After five years of exhibiting her artwork around France, Sauvagère became officially listed as a Contemporary Artist in 2005 by the Normandy County Council and her work was featured in the book of Contemporary Artists in Normandy 1945-2005.
Sauvagère’s latest works explore the complex relationships between humankind, wildlife, politics, society and environment; using various practices such as illustration, sculpture and fashion.
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