Archives : Yslaire

December 1993 saw the publication of “Révolution, revolution…”, the third volume in the “Sambre” saga. In the tradition of “Bilal blue”, it’s now the turn of “Yslaire red” to take on the mantle of legend in bande dessinée. The “Papier Marbré” collection has been graced by the addition of “Sarah”, which orchestrates an encounter between Hugo, the father, and his daughter Sarah. “Hugo is the son of Maxime, the man who amassed the Sambre fortune” explains Yslaire. “A vulnerable character, he found himself forced to marry. In an effort to escape from that situation, he set off on his travels and devoted himself to scientific and theological studies. He attempted to write “La guerre des yeux.” Sarah, who is in thrall to the cult of the father, will take it upon herself to complete the work.” Strange as it may seem, Sarah, in this image, has something of the Virgin Mary about her. “A drawing can convey something other than what it simply depicts. One could imagine that Sarah wants to remain in the role of “her father’s precious little girl.” There is a suggestion of purity, of virginity, that hints at mysticism. That’s perhaps what suggests the pose of the Virgin Mary, even if, for Sarah, there is sorrow behind her desire for spiritual elevation. This is not a state of ecstasy, but regret for lost purity.” Excerpt from “Champaka News n° 3” – December 1993