The work of British artist Joan Ayrton (born 1969 in Switzerland, lives and works in Paris) focuses on the structure, architecture and movement of the
landscape. Her exploration takes the forms of
painting,
photography, and the use of scanner. She recently focused on geology and mineral landscapes. From 1993 to 2004, Joan Ayrton collaborated with various
theater directors and
choreographers at Théâtre du Quartz in Brest, Théâtre de Vidy in Lausanne, Théâtre de la Ville and Théâtre de la Colline in Paris. She also collaborated with
filmmakers such as Patrice Chéreau, Claude Chabrol, and Bernardo Bertolucci.