Thierry Fontaine is an author of photographic works and sound installations originating from Reunion island. He identifies himself as a sculpter by which he treats the questions of sociality, ethnicity and the difficulties of isolation and interpersonal relationships. These existential questions are often adressed through the work known as the Cry. The cry shown, exhibited, drowned out or screamed.

Originaire de l'île de La Réunion, Thierry Fontaine est l'auteur de photographies et de dispositifs sonores. Il se définit comme sculpteur, il interroge l'identité ethnique et sociale, l'isolement, la difficulté du rapport à l'autre, ces interrogations existentielles trouvent souvent des réponses formelles à travers le cri. Cri montré, affiché, étouffé ou hurlé.