Drawing and silence
It all begins in dim light, when silence mingles with the sound of the scalpel cutting the veneer.
Before the gesture, there is the drawing. Each line seeks its balance, each form its place. Geometry guides the hand and structures the composition, whether it is inspired by an ancient motif or a new idea.
Essences as a palette
Every essence possesses a soul.
Swamp oak, walnut, padauk, and curly maple each contribute their own nuance. Others, rarer, offer striking contrasts: rosewood, ebony, white ebony from Laos, mahogany, tigerwood...
The choice is never insignificant. It depends on the desired result, but also on the intended use of the piece: a box, a tray, a decorative panel, or a piece of fine furniture.
A time-honored artisanal expertise
Marquetry remains an art of patience and skill.
Each piece is adjusted, assembled, glued, and pressed with the same rigor as in the past. The techniques are passed down and perfected, but the spirit remains unchanged: that of a job well done, respect for the material, and the pursuit of harmony.
Symbols and balance
Each work is born from a symbol or an idea: a compass rose, the golden ratio, the π sign, sacred geometry... These timeless reference points give meaning to matter.
Marquetry then becomes a language between mathematics and emotion.
The wood montage and lighting
The editing process remains a moment of tension and calm.
The pieces are assembled one by one, sometimes glued under vacuum to ensure perfect pressure. Sanding reveals the contrasts, lines, and volumes.
The oil or varnish then reveals the light of the wood, its natural shine, its depth.
An emotion above all
Successful marquetry does not seek effect.
She finds her balance between rigor and sensitivity.
Each creation becomes an encounter between drawing, material and hand — a silent dialogue between tradition and modernity.
