Muduna Universe
Straw marquetry, conveyor of beauty...
If we find more and more great artists practicing straw marquetry in luxurious universes, such as boutiques of big brands or prestigious watches, my work is addressed, for its part, directly to any person sensitive to art. All my pieces are singular and produced in unique copies .
I want to include straw marquetry in multiple artistic crossbreedings with painting, tapestry, textiles, sculpture, glass or crystal ... I have outlined five universes under the evocative titles Promenade harmonique, Emergence, Tridim, Allégresse or Kaléidoscope. Each offers a colorful expression specific to its theme. You will discover the meaning further down on this page.
The works resulting from my approach are presented, by universe, in the Gallery . By clicking on each of them, you will discover my sources of inspiration and the amplitude of the crossbreeding that this has allowed me to interpret. Straw marquetry will then ensure its role of passage of beauty through time, modes of expression and styles!
Straw marquetry, a transmitter of emotions...
I suggest that we consider straw marquetry not only as a decorative element, but also as an artistic language, a vector of emotions and communication , for example, with regard to third parties to whom you wish to show love, friendship, comfort or tenderness . Some have already asked me to work on this, and you will find, in the Kaleidoscope section of the Gallery, some examples of what we have achieved together, to the great delight of the recipients.
Straw marquetry, meeting other dimensions of nature...
Finally, straw is a natural material and it seems to me quite interesting to allow it to rub shoulders with other materials such as natural stone or mother-of-pearl . I have made it into research axes that you will discover on the R&D page.
HARMONIC WALK and "TRIPTYCH" with subtile blue accents, encourage harmonious appeasement of relationships with oneself and with others and remind us of our resilience skills. This universe comforts and opens perspectives with determination, understanding, consistency and gentleness.
EMERGENCE and "DISTINCTION" celebrate light, in havana, ochre and gold that serve as guiding threads for the emergence of dreams, aspirations and projects. They testify to the human capacity to transcend themselves, allegories of the passing of time, of the diversity of what we can also devote it to, in all areas.
Under the name KALEIDOSCOPE, the exhibition also presents some examples of specific creations, still in straw marquetry, clocks, photo frames or wall decorations, made for occasions as diverse as a wedding anniversary, the birth of a baby, a success, a housewarming or a trophy...
ALLEGRESSE and its Barn Quilt Pattern “THARTHS” celebrate the different kingdoms and the importance of their positive interaction with us: the invigorating energy of nature, the power of the oceans, the infinite reach of the skies, the rich crucible of the earth, the energetic power of stones, the buzz of bees, the presence and support of our animal and human peers. Warm and lively, the orange accent of this universe reinforces vitality and reminds us of our duties towards all these kingdoms.
TRIDIM and "QUANTIQUE" where greens and golds respond to each other, suggest another perception of the space that surrounds us. They encourage us to look at it differently, to go beyond appearances. The fact of including depth in a given space produces an optical illusion. Thanks to these three-dimensional aspects, the mind escapes, and the imagination takes over. The hidden meaning of things is then revealed.
Muriel A.
“Very original and above all magnificent”
Marion D.
“We feel your joy in practicing marquetry and sharing your creations.”
Genevieve de D.
“Very impressive, what a production!”