DES FOURMIS DANS LES JAMBES
By André Derainne
The itch to move. A neon study of the departure lounge.
In Des fourmis dans les jambes (a French idiom describing that restless feeling of "pins and needles" before a journey), André Derainne transforms the airport into a vast, geometric playground.
Moving beyond the boredom of waiting, Derainne treats the terminal as a stage of contrasts. He captures the interplay between the living and the inanimate—where travellers drift between day and night, illuminated by the clash of natural sunlight and artificial neon against massive titans of concrete and steel.
The production of this book is technical and precise. While drawn in traditional ink, it is printed using four direct fluorescent offset inks. This allows the pages to vibrate with the same artificial glow found in airport signage and runway lights.
First edition, December 2023
1,000 copies
CMYK Offset, Munken Print 115g
21 × 29.5 cm – 80 pages
About the Artist
Born in Toulouse in 1994, André Derainne is a graduate of the prestigious Haute école des Arts du Rhin. His work has gained international recognition, appearing in major publications such as The New York Times, Die Zeit, and Libération.
As a graphic novelist and illustrator, Derainne’s practice is defined by a deep sensitivity to light and atmosphere. Working primarily in ink and paint, he explores the architecture of the everyday—often focusing on transient spaces and the quiet moments found in travel. He is an artist who observes the places we often overlook, seeking out the quiet strangeness and beauty of the contemporary world.
