My passion for sculpting
Arson discusses his journey and tells us about his work as a sculptor.
Many people often ask me the same questions about my career as a contemporary sculptor:
Why did I choose to become an artist and dedicate myself to sculpture?
Why sculpture rather than painting, when I had started at the Beaux-Arts and considered architecture?
Why be present on renowned online art galleries like Artsper or Saatchi, while having created my own website?
In reality, I didn't choose sculpture; it imposed itself upon me. My sensitivity and interest in materials and objects gradually led me to express myself through this medium. I derive profound pleasure from transforming matter: shaping a lump of clay, carving a stone, or pouring metal into a plaster mold created from a model or a carving.
When I begin a work in the studio, guided by an idea or an irrepressible desire, I have no idea of the final result. It is then a true creative battle between the material and myself, which shapes the final work.
Sometimes I doubt myself, fearing that I'm heading in the wrong direction or that the material will resist my will to bend and mold it. Sometimes it refuses my desire to transform it, and I then have to force it.
Some may see a parallel with a relationship with a desired woman. Indeed, for me, sculpture remains first and foremost a sensual expression, akin to love. In my work, it is the love of woman that shines through , and this feeling is undeniably present in my pieces.
I consider my work to be surrealist poetry , and if my work is described as iconoclastic, it's a genuine compliment to me. Contemporary art is too often full of clichés, copies, or purely decorative objects.
I favor creations that express an opinion, at a time when freedom of thought, action, and expression seems to be becoming taboo. In a world often devoid of dreams and a future , art remains one of the last bastions of freedom and expression.
What could be more exciting than my work as a contemporary sculptor?
Most of my work begins with a clay model, then I create a mold to make casts in resin or metal. You might ask: why make casts and not just unique pieces? Of course, I have many unique pieces , but they are naturally more expensive.
Each reproduction, even at different scales like the Esculmaux series, remains specific and distinct: model 53 may be more feminine than model 230, and so on. These are not mere copies, but sculptures with their own identity and character.
"Paola" 2,50m x 3 m
At the foot of the village of Gordes in Provence Luberon
Few artists are able to make a living solely from their work. That's why I created my online sculpture gallery. While I am represented in a few partner galleries and have participated in numerous art fairs, my primary goal is to connect directly with the art lovers and collectors who appreciate my work.
This virtual art gallery can also take you to my studio, located in the South of France. After spending about fifty years in Gordes, in the Vaucluse, I am now based in Bouchet, a charming village on the Côtes du Rhône wine route, in the Drôme Provençale , where I will be happy to welcome you and show you my creative environment.
Come and meet me in the heart of the vineyards of Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and enjoy the wonders of the region: the truffle market in Richerenches, the Grignan Festival, the Chorégies d'Orange, or Mont Ventoux. This unique setting inspires my work and will be a pleasure to share with you.
To learn more:
How to appreciate the work of a contemporary French sculptor
– What pop art are we talking about?
– Discover Arson's contemporary sculptures
– Discover the importance of sculpture today
- To understand the procedures and advice for acquiring a contemporary sculpture, consult the page on buying a contemporary sculpture .