Caran d’Ache has always been a keen supporter of Geneva’s local artistic scene, and in particular young talent. Inaugurated in 2011, the Caran d’Ache x HEAD Prize demonstrates tangible proof of its long commitment to nurturing artistic and social development. Each year, the two institutions have the pleasure of honouring a young graduate working with visual arts or visual communication and illustration for the quality and originality of their work. 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of this prize and is testament to its crucial support of artists studying at this centre of excellence

To mark this decade of collaboration between Caran d’Ache and HEAD, Geneva, the two institutions, together with the Halle Nord art centre, have invited the ten winners to participate in an artists’ residency entitled SUPRACOLOR. Taking place across three and a half weeks, the participating artists were: Lorraine Baylac, Popy Matigot, Elorri Charriton, Jeff Délez, Gaëtan Bhend, Ambre Verschaeve, Marie Mottaz, Karine Deluz,  Louise Ducatillon and Oriane Safré-Proust.

A French illustrator displaying a resolutely youthful style with detailed and colourful creations, Ambre Verschaeve initially trained at the Atelier de Sèvres in Paris before honing her skills at HEAD, Geneva, where she obtained a Bachelor’s in Visual Communication with an option in illustration in June 2018. Since then, the artist has worked as an illustrator with Caran d’Ache on a regular basis. In particular, she provides creative content which can be found on the website and presents product demonstrations. She also organises workshops for both children and adults. .