Description
The Pair is a freestanding sculpture featuring two intricately detailed miniature trees, crafted by hand by artist Gilles Drolet. Each steel piece is meticulously welded, bringing this contemporary art piece to life, set atop an elegant natural wood base.
- Unique handmade artwork
- Materials: welded steel and natural wood base
- Dimensions: 11½ x 11 x 20½ inches
- Year of creation: 2021
- Certificate of authenticity included
Bring a touch of nature and elegance to your space with this captivating art piece.
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The artist
Gilles Drolet
Beaulac-Garthby
Native of the Quebec City region, I was introduced to sculpture as a teenager by my grandfather. I discovered the pleasure of working with wood, but I had to give up this activity for professional reasons.
After a busy professional career, I began to dream of working with metal without having the slightest notion of the requirements of this material. I would even wake up at night imagining ways to make metal tree sculptures. I asked a specialist in industrial welding to give me basic welding training, after which I invested myself intensely in this universe.
A few weeks later, I had made my first tree. A little puny, almost sickly, this first tree was still the object of great pride because I saw the trees to come. The following took the panache; they have become more costly, more provided, more alive.
These trees that I develop represent for me the strength and stubbornness of life. Climbing a tree to the sky requires perseverance, resistance and adaptation: a reflection of many human lives ... Each new branch proclaims hope and renewal.
Hoping that the emotions I experience when creating my works can be transmitted to you.
Creation process
The artist actually assembles a multitude of small pieces of steel together, using various welding techniques. Miniature trees, however grandiose, are born. The steel work is then staged on various bases, sometimes in semi-precious stone, sometimes in wood. While some of the artist's creations sport a rather raw and matte finish, others are adorned with flamboyant color.
Either way, it's the tree's unmistakable presence that first catches the eye.
