Through her work, Anne Boscher seeks to explore the invisible threads that weave our lives together and how we inhabit the world collectively. Her creations address universal themes such as memory, time, history, human relationships, as well as the concepts of “inhabiting” and “seeking refuge.” She investigates how gestures and thoughts intertwine beyond words, giving meaning to our collective experience.

For Anne Boscher, inhabiting the world means being fully present and aware of the moment. Time becomes a space to be lived, a rhythm embodied in repetitive gestures like drawing, embroidery, and painting. These meditative movements open a timeless space where hand and mind meet in a slow and free dance, creating a deep connection with oneself, others, and the world. The idea of “seeking refuge” emerges through the exploration of the house — a recurring motif in her work — which acts as a guiding thread: both an anchor and a metaphor for connection. The house is not a closed space or fixed protection, but a porous and changing place, between the intimate and the universal, where one can feel safe while remaining open to the world.

Her exploration of time, inhabiting, memory, and refuge is accompanied by a keen awareness of geopolitical contexts, enriched by her experience and years of work in countries where social and political fragility was constantly present. These experiences have shown her that power dynamics, tensions, and collective challenges often repeat, and that we are constantly faced with essential questions: how do we create bonds, overcome divisions, and respond to today’s challenges? The search for refuge — whether physical or symbolic — becomes a response to these questions, a way to reconnect with what truly matters.

This reality nourishes her artistic practice, where creating becomes an act of reflection and a means to open spaces for dialogue. In her work, art and social engagement are inseparable. Her art is not limited to aesthetic research; it becomes a ground for questioning and exchange. Thread, a central element in her work, embodies this continuity. It weaves forms and stories, mends fragile bonds, and invites us to reconsider what fear, division, or oblivion threaten to erase. It symbolizes the interconnection between past and present, between the struggles of yesterday and the challenges of today.

Art can also be playful and poetic. Through simple gestures like embroidery or drawing, she creates spaces for delicate and subtle reflection, helping to face challenges creatively. Poetry becomes a guiding thread, reinventing connections and giving form to emotions without seeking ready-made answers.