The sculptors
1955, JAPAN
A stone and glass sculptor, Akira Go studied at the Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts in Japan. He has taken part in numerous exhibitions, symposiums, and competitions, including the International Stone Sculpture Festival in Taiwan. He has also contributed to the construction of monuments in Japan.
1966 - PHILIPPINES
As a self-taught artist and one who believe in a spiritual world, art is a means for him to instill change in society. His preferred materials are river stones and wood. Seeming useless but environmentally safe, they transform into works of art. Alberto Gilbert has held solo and group exhibitions and has participated in several… Continue reading Alberto, Gilbert
1956 - GERMANY
A civil engineer by profession, she practices sculpture as a hobby. She began her sculptor training in 2003, starting with human figures. Later on, she leaned towards geometric figures in her art.
1974 - POLAND
After working for about ten years in the conservation of historical monuments as a specialist in stucco, Tomasz Bienlánski dedicated himself to sculpture under the guidance of professors at the Pedagogical Academy in Krakow. Nature and earth are the foundational elements of his work, which revolves around contemplation focused on the problems of civilization, complex… Continue reading Bielański, Tomasz
1953 - ITALY
Giovanni Carosi embarked on a 7-year journey exploring the world on a boat and returned to Tuscany, where sculpture became a calling for him in 1986. He went to Paris to study under Japanese masters. For him, "a sculpture is not a decorative object; it occupies its space and comes to life." Currently, he has… Continue reading Carosi, Giovanni
1969 - FRANCE
Stone sculptor based in Charente-Maritime, Sandrine Chaille primarily works with limestone, particularly the Thénac stone extracted from Saintonge. Her sculptures vary between figurative and abstract, depending on her creative impulses. Originally trained in housing renovation, she previously held the position of manager in a masonry company specializing in habitat renovation with rubble stones. Currently, she… Continue reading Chaillé, Sandrine
1966 - FRANCE
An artist who works as a painter/graphic designer and sculptor in the Niort region, he has lived in the vicinity of La Rochelle for over thirty years. In constant exploration, his work is primarily based on geometric forms. He assembles lines and colors according to his inspiration and desires as dictated by chance. His main… Continue reading Couthouis, Philippe
1943, Argentina
Marcela Demartini is a National Professor of Fine Arts. Her work, firmly rooted in figuration, reflects a deep preference for the representation of the human figure.
Italy
Emanuele Nassisi has set up his studio within the gallery, offering visitors an immersive experience. You can admire his works, observe his creative process live, and engage in conversations with him about each unique piece. It’s a fascinating opportunity to explore art at the very heart of its creation.
1969 - SWITZERLAND
Born in Hamburg, Germany, he studied at sculpture schools in Freiburg, Germany, and Müllheim, Switzerland. He later established his studio in Lausanne. He has participated in various exhibitions and symposiums. He expresses his shyness through his tools in his artworks.
1966 - FRANCE
It is by observing his father sculpting wood that Bruno Férin initiates himself into the field of sculpture. After studying at the School of Fine Arts in Nancy, he refines his technique by seeking morphological accuracy, playing with balance and perspective.
1952 - SWITZERLAND - Non-professional
Non-professional. Five years of stone carving experience. First participation in a sculpture symposium.
1973, Slovenia
Guillaume Froger is a sculptor living and working in Slovenia. He used to be a stonemason and worked for historical monuments in France and Canada. In 2009, he decided to leave Stonemasonry to go into stone Sculpture. As stoner sculptor, he has worked on Strasbourg Cathedral, Orléans Cathedral, Beauvais Cathedral, Metz Cathedral and the Louvre Palace… Continue reading Froger, Guillaume
1973, Slovenia
Guillaume Froger is a sculptor living and working in Slovenia. Originally trained as a stone carver, he worked on historical monuments in France and Canada. In 2009, he decided to shift from stone carving to stone sculpture. As a sculptor, he has contributed to major sites such as the Strasbourg Cathedral, Orléans Cathedral, Beauvais Cathedral,… Continue reading Froger, Guillaume
1949, FRANCE
After studying at the School of Fine Arts in Aix-en-Provence and at the Department of Visual Arts at Paris VIII, Paula Gellis trained in various Parisian studios (painting, printmaking, modeling). From 1976 to 1986, she traveled extensively in Latin America, where she studied pre-Columbian art. In 1990, she began practicing direct carving in the studio… Continue reading Gellis, Paula
1982 - FRANCE
Self-taught, Bruno Guyader began sculpting stone at the age of ten before deciding, in 2017, to pursue this profession full-time and make a living from it. With a preference for monumental pieces, he works on his sculptures in a studio that he has equipped for this purpose over the years. Most of the time, his… Continue reading Guyader, Bruno
1953 - SWITZERLAND - Non-professional
Non-professional. Eight years of stone carving experience. First participation in a sculpture symposium.
1960 - SWITZERLAND
For Hervé Hoffmann, stone is destined to implement the spiritualization of matter and the materialization of the spirit. Without a fixed project, he opts for direct carving because he needs freedom. He also prefers the risk of a unique encounter with each stone, similar to human relationships. Because an intuitive approach allows him to listen,… Continue reading Hoffmann, Hervé
1970, Ukraine
Volodymyr Kochmar studied at the Kharkiv State Art School from 1990 to 1992, and then at the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts from 1992 to 1997. Since 1997, he has been teaching drawing at the Kharkiv National University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, where he currently holds the position of Associate Professor. In… Continue reading Kochmar, Volodomyr
1964 - SWITZERLAND
After attending the University of Zurich, Susan Kopp became a lawyer. She then attended the Müllheim School of Sculpture and pursued her art on a part-time basis. Currently, she works as an assistant at the sculpture studio of Gabriel Mazenauer in Wigoltingen, focusing on continuing education for adults with disabilities. She has received awards such… Continue reading Kopp, Susann
1950 SWITZERLAND
After completing all his training in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, Laurent Martin worked for 37 years, notably as a technician at the OIB radar station. Alongside his professional life, he has practiced drawing and modeling since a young age, gradually developing a true passion for stone. www.laurentmartin.ch Influenced by the great pioneers of concrete symbolic neo-idealism,… Continue reading Laurent, Martin
1960 - FRANCE
Born in Quimper, Anne Le Louarn lives and works in Rouans, where she sculpts in materials such as marble, slate schist, serpentine, onyx, bronze, aluminum, clay, and wood. For the past decade, she has been teaching sculpture and clay modeling. She has won numerous awards at exhibitions in France and abroad and has participated in… Continue reading Le Louarn, Anne
1974 - RUSSIA
Sergey Lopukhov was born in 1974 in Obninsk, Russia. He graduated from the School of Art Restoration in Suzdal, specializing in the restoration of stone architectural monuments, as well as from the National University of Arts and Industry in Moscow with G. Stroganov in the Faculty of Architectural and Decorative Plastics. He is a member… Continue reading Lopukhov, Sergey
1970 - SWITZERLAND
Born in Switzerland, Gabriel Mazenauer studied sculpture at the Müllheim School. In 1992, he won the 1st prize at the Sculpture Symposium in Morges, and in 2003, he received the 1st prize for snow sculpture in Kiruna, Sweden. He has participated in several art exhibitions in Germany and France and collaborates with various galleries in… Continue reading Mazenauer, Gabriel
1971 - SWITZERLAND
As a sculptor, Primin Meyer is interested in nature and its inexhaustible language. He enjoys working with opposites such as light and shadow, convex and concave, organic and crystalline forms. The search for balance and maximum tension between extremes are key elements in his works. You can find more about his work at www.bildhauer-meyer.ch.
Ukraine
Born into a world where art and nature intertwine, Misko Lyudyila is a contemporary sculptor whose works captivate through their depth and expressiveness. Inspired by organic forms and human emotions, she transforms raw materials into visual narratives, breathing life into pieces that engage with both space and viewer. A graduate of the Fine Arts, Misko… Continue reading Misko, Lyudyila
1953, Germany
A graduate in architecture from the University of Kassel, she works as an urban engineer at the Urban Planning Office of Offenbach am Main and as an architect in a private firm. She began sculpting in 1986, receiving her training in Offenbach. Since then, she has continued to practice her art in various studios.
1977 - JAPAN
Marin Murakoshi is a Japanese artist based in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. She grew up in Kabira, one of the oldest small villages on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan. Marin began sculpting in her early thirties at the Art Students League of New York. Over the years, she has focused on direct carving of wood and… Continue reading Murakoshi, Marin
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