My Own Private Wonderland

Once upon a time, there was a secret land, far from the noise of the world, nestled in the protective embrace of the mountains. By the edge of a great lake, shimmering like a fragment of a dream, lies a small town, drawing visitors from the four corners of the earth. Away from it, hidden from prying eyes, stretches an enchanting clearing, bordered by a river. It is here, nestled under a cloak of lush greenery, amidst a tangle of caravans, that a strange people dwell — elves with the appearance of demons. This place, beyond time, norms and conventions, has been my refuge for… sixteen years? Sixteen years — that’s Leni's age. Born and raised in this sanctuary, she embodies the magic of this wondrous and unique place. The creations of Thomas Clément, drawn from a world of fantasy, harmonize organically with this universe where references collide. This photographic series offers a peephole, a glimpse through the reeds, a tear in the shōji.