Lionel Machris is an outstanding artist who combines various techniques to create unprecedented combinations. His interest in painting and sculpture grew out of his previous work as an artistic photographer. In Paris, he collaborated with international fashion and cosmetic photographers. In 1992, he set off for Milan, where he worked for numerous magazines and prestigious brands such as Calvin Klein, Boss, Garnier, Unilever, and Beiersdorf, even capturing celebrities like Heidi Klum and Eva Padberg.