Jacob spent his early years in Argelès-sur-Mer, a coastal town in France’s Occitanie region.

His parents had restored a house in a small mas, where they grew trees, plants, and flowers for the markets. Nestled at the foot of the Pyrenees, the landscape was a playground with forests and streams.

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In the heart of Béarn and in Bordeaux, studied French cuisine followed by a career as a chef. Discovered a love for visual art, capturing moments, and creating music videos for artists he admired.​​Drawn to film and sound, studyied videography and sound engineering at SAE Amsterdam.

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A year journey through India became a turning point, reshaping the sense of purpose. Villa Hellebosch, Alexandra Cool artist residency in Belgium, before seeking a warmer, slower rhythm of life in Alentejo (Portugal) called—a place of tranquility, nature, and creative freedom, where they now reside as managers of Orada.

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