Handcrafted wooden sculpture – decorative mushroom in sumac and speckled maple
Product Code: MIR-CHA-042
- Quantity Available: 1
Description
Handcrafted wooden sculpture – decorative mushroom in staghorn sumac and bird’s eye maple, a one-of-a-kind turned wood piece featuring vibrant grain movement and striking natural contrasts.
- Title: Mushroom
- Artist: Michel Robitaille
- Wood species: Staghorn sumac and bird’s eye maple
- Dimensions: 3 ¾ x 6 ¼ x 8 in
- Technique: Turned wood
- Finish: Protective varnish, easy care
- Availability: One of a kind
A bold sculptural piece where swirling grain patterns create a captivating visual rhythm.
The artist
Michel Robitaille
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
Sculptor and woodturner Michel Robitaille is widely recognized across Québec for his famous wooden mushrooms—emblematic pieces that combine finesse, humor, and poetry. Trained at the École de sculpture de Saint-Jean-Port-Joli in 1976, he quickly developed a strong sensitivity to woodturning, a discipline that became his artistic signature.
For many years, he ran his own workshop-boutique in Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies, where he refined his craft and welcomed the public into his creative world. His studio became a place of encounter and exchange, where he explored the living essence of wood—its textures, its movements, and its infinite possibilities. Each piece is born from a dialogue with the material, guided by its unique character and shaped through his attentive gestures.
Throughout his career, Michel Robitaille has participated in numerous artistic events, often creating in duo with other artists, enriching his practice through collaboration. He has also passed on his expertise through coaching, helping to guide and inspire a new generation of sculptors and turners.
Today, although he produces less and no longer operates a public studio, his work continues to shine through its rarity and authenticity. His sculptures, both simple and evocative, embody a precious savoir-faire deeply rooted in the artisanal tradition of Saint-Jean-Port-Joli. At Le Vivoir, we are privileged to present some of his creations—works that stand as enduring testaments to an artist who has shaped, with passion and humility, the language of wood.
Upkeep
To care for your varnished turned wood sculpture, dust it and wipe with a damp cloth when necessary.
