Myceliarch Colony 1 – Hand-Forged Brass Decorative Mushrooms
Product Code: AFO-CHA09
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Description
Hand-forged brass decorative mushrooms, Myceliarch Colony 1 is a one-of-a-kind metal art piece created in Kamouraska by young artist, blacksmith and metalsmith Alexis Forguet Charland.
- Hand-shaped brass
- Forged stems and artisanal patina
- One-of-a-kind sculptural colony
A small metal ecosystem that evokes the hidden strength and poetry of the forest floor.
Upkeep
- Gently clean with a soft, dry cloth.
- Avoid abrasive products, solvents or chemical cleaners.
- The patina may naturally evolve over time; this transformation is part of the artwork’s unique character.
- For outdoor display, a new coat of wax may be applied as needed to help preserve the finish.
The artist
Alexis Forget-Charlandd
Kamouraska
My practice lies at the intersection of sculpture, blacksmithing, and metal art. I work primarily with metal as a living material: I repoussé it, hammer it, heat it, rivet it, patinate it, and assemble it to create works in which the strength of the material reveals a certain fragility.
Through my creations, I am drawn to the organic forms that quietly inhabit our environment. Mushrooms, in particular, fuel my imagination through their ability to emerge from the shadows, transform their surroundings, and reveal the beauty of what often goes unnoticed. For me, they embody the balance between delicacy and strength, between the visible and the invisible.
My intention is to create pieces that are both precious and raw, where traditional craftsmanship becomes a contemporary language. In this way, I seek to establish a dialogue between material, gesture, and the living world, through works that invite observation and contemplation.
