"Carving wood is a dialogue with nature — a way to let the material speak and carry the story of time, elements, and emotion."
Loïc de Maisonneuve is a French wood sculptor whose work offers a profound tribute to the living spirit of nature. Self-taught and deeply connected to the elements, he approaches wood as a partner, not a medium — revealing the strength, softness, and story within each grain. His sculptures invite viewers into a meditative space, where raw material and inner truth meet in silent harmony.
Loïc de Maisonneuve (born in 1974) is a French self-taught sculptor who works exclusively with wood. With a background in oceanography, he discovered his passion for sculpture while renovating his home — a tactile and emotional encounter with wood that changed his path.
Deeply inspired by nature and the power of the elements, Loïc explores the organic memory of wood through sculpture. For him, carving is not about control, but about resonance: “I like to plunge into the waves of annual rings, to rediscover the power of the elements and place my personal history there, so that it resonates with this raw material.”
His practice respects the natural rhythms and history of each piece of wood. Sometimes he adds pigment or color — not to conceal, but to reveal. The result is a collection of artworks that seem timeless, inviting, and contemplative — gateways between the visible world and what lies beneath.
Loïc's poetic, tactile universe is a true ode to life, nature, and the landscape. His sculptures are exhibited throughout France, Belgium, and the United States, and are represented by several contemporary art galleries.
Selected Exhibitions & Art Fairs
2025 (upcoming):
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Salon des Artistes Français, Grand Palais, Paris (Feb 19–23)
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ART3F Strasbourg (March 31–April 2)
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Galerie Makowski – Chelsea, New York
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SMART Aix-en-Provence (April 30–May 4)
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Auvillar, with Pascale Puggia (April 27–May 4)
- Salon Vivre Coté Sud (May 30-June 2)
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Nernier – Lake Geneva (June 26–July 2)
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Hamptons Fine Art Fair – USA (July 10–13)
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Art Galerie 40 – Hossegor (France)
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Galerie "Observer les choses simples" – St Gilles Croix de Vie
2024:
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Galerie Makowski – New York
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Aqua Art Miami (Dec 4–8)
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Galerie EAG – Brussels (Feb 2–25)
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SMART Aix-en-Provence (May 1–5)
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ART3F Toulouse (March 1–3)
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Moulin de Barbaste (April–July)
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Les Arts en l’Île – Vassivière (July–Sept)
2023 & earlier:
Notable participations include Art Shopping Biarritz, SM'ART Aix-en-Provence, Ateliers d’Art de France (finalist, Aquitaine), and numerous solo and collective exhibitions across the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
