Working Together To Quench Thirst
Around the World
The Team
Serge Grad
Founder of Mirages
Photographer/Artistic Director
By creating Mirages, I wish to draw attention to the many issues hitting our world, more particularly to one of the riches of our planet: Water, the most precious of life, and in doing so, humanity can continue its journey through the decades and centuries to come. May our rivers irrigate our lands, and that the specter of desolate landscapes can only be chimeras, so future generations, whatever and wherever they are, will not be deprived of it, abandoned to their sad, fatal ending.
Yes, Mirages can become reality and help make this world an oasis, where nature will finally be able to take back its rights, and humanity, the course of its life; to continue to write history, and make this present time, which is ours, that does not become its epilogue.
Jean-Yves Le Grand-Bréban
Technical Director,
Photographic Designer
Passionate about image for over 40 years, it was at the dawn of the new millennium that I decided to create my own business. As a multi-faceted photographer, I specialize in the printing of art, a field of which I mastered the different aspects and, in particular, that of colorimetry.
During 2020, Serge Grad, with whom I have established a friendship since the 80s, presented the Mirage project to me. Presto! Here I am, in charge of the technical aspect, but above all of the production of the works on plexiglass at first. A process is set up … So I personally validate all the stages of manufacture, from the choice of materials, their cutting, printing for an optimal enhancement of the colors, the polished and perfectly transparent finish of the edge, the fixing at the back of a retractable aluminum frame for a visual rendering “as if levitating” on the wall, until the packaging of all the elements in a protective cocoon on a pallet, so that the work arrives without hindrance and in perfect condition at home, anywhere on the planet, ready to install!
Maria Speight
Executive Administrator
Coming from the Deep South, Maria has worked many years in the music industry, as well as a bank secretary. She is the Executive Administrator for Mirages. Every detail at every level is of vital importance to the team: Maria is the first port of call for any issues that arise from production to final installation. Don’t hesitate to contact Maria regarding anything you might require. Your satisfaction is our pleasure.
Joshua Biletsky
Legal Advisor/Attorney
Joshua grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada and then moved to California to attend law school, where he graduated from Southwestern School of Law in Los Angeles and received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He established Biletsky Law in 2014, and is committed to offering clients a unique and professional service which accommodates each client’s individual needs. He strives towards providing exceptional legal services to clients in the entertainment industry and to businesses in any stage of their development. Joshua’s legal career began during his internship in the Legal & Business Affairs Department of Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world’s largest music publishers. At Warner/Chappell, Joshua gained knowledge and experience in drafting and reviewing publishing agreements and researching international copyright laws. Joshua also worked on legendary artists’ files such as James Brown, the Gershwin Brothers, and many other prolific artists. After passing the California bar, Joshua worked as a commercial and theatrical agent at an across-the-board talent agency. This gave Joshua a unique background in SAG contracts as well as knowledge of movies, television, commercials, print, music video, and new media formats. Joshua has represented talent of all ages from toddlers to actors in their 90’s.
Joshua’s recognition of the importance of integrating his entertainment legal services with other practice areas. such as business and corporate law as well as intellectual property law, has resulted in Joshua’s ability to provide a full-service law office to clients of all sizes. Upon coming on board with the team of Mirages, his confirmed commitment to client services is second to none as he insures that every aspect of the business is handled with great care.