Laure Mackel, born in Luxembourg and trained in graphic arts at Penninghen (Paris), has, for several years, been developing a distinctive sculptural practice centred on papier-mâché. In her studio, she transforms this modest material into refined works of art, combining humour, realism, and a touch of surrealism. Her technique, the fruit of years of experimentation, enables her to produce both monumental pieces and intimate objects, giving form to an eco-conscious and poetic vision. For Nature singulière, she presents a series of vases overtaken by plants—branches, flowers, and leaves that climb and entangle themselves. Each piece, crafted from recycled newspaper, water, glue, and plaster, becomes a metaphor for the cycle of life and renewal: matter is reborn, nature flourishes, and reclaims its space. The raw textures, irregular curves, and muted tones—grey, white, beige—harmonise with the botanical elements. Together, they narrate a story of fragility and resilience, transformation and permanence. At once elegant and wild, these vases embody nature in motion: free, untamed, and alive. Laure Mackel invites us to contemplate their quiet strength.
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