Artist Interview | Éponine Cottey: Visual Storytelling Between Fantasy and Urban Reality

On April 1st, 2025, BAHC Advisory had the pleasure of interviewing French illustrator and visual storyteller Éponine Cottey, whose unique artistic voice bridges whimsical imagination and critical social reflection.

Cottey’s debut work, Bibiville, follows the journey of Bibidou, a young bichon frise navigating a city shaped by themes of community, urban transformation, and displacement. Drawing inspiration from her upbringing between the Champagne countryside and the architectural landscape of Paris, her illustrations invite audiences to reflect on the relationship between individuals and the spaces they inhabit.

As part of BAHC’s upcoming creative initiative, Éponine will be featured in a curated line of original art products developed in collaboration with international artists. Her work will also be showcased at the Hangzhou Cultural and Creative Industry Expo (HCIE) in October 2025, marking her first introduction to Chinese audiences through this platform of cultural exchange.

We are delighted to welcome Éponine Cottey into the BAHC creative network and look forward to continued collaborations that foster dialogue across cultures through the power of art and storytelling.