Alix Golay

Trained at the CEPV, the photography school in Vevey, I acquired technical skills in a wide range of photographic genres during my aprentiship (CFC) : portraiture, still life, architectural photography, fashion, reportage and contemporary documentary. I then continued my studies with a Professional Bachelor's degree, during which I had the opportunity to conceive and present both solo and group exhibitions, as well as develop a visual art project combining different mediums, including a video performance and photographic prints on ceramic.

I enjoy both the technical precision required in studio photography and the unique connection that emerges through each collaboration with a model. Above all, what drives me is the ability to express oneself through artistic work, whether it is politically engaged, sensitive or aesthetic in nature. I enjoy analysing images and projects, experiencing them emotionally, connecting with my feelings and sensory perceptions, and then exploring the codes and values that underpin them.

Exchanging in order to share discoveries, gaining perspective through other points of view, and learning to communicate ideas with words and images are the aspects that draw me toward teaching. It is through this exchange that we can share a sense of wonder around the things that inspire and move us.

It is this passion for exchange that also shapes my own photographic practice. I draw inspiration from the environment around me, the everyday experiences that leave an impression on me, and other forms of artistic expression such as theatre, performance and fashion.