Écho de la forêt, 2025
Alain-Marie Parmentier

Sculpture : bronze

32 x 13 x 13 cm 12.6 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch

€5,300 5 300 €

One of the last works available by this artist

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Numbered and limited to 8 copies

1 copy available

Signature

Engraved signature

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Dimensions cm inch

32 x 13 x 13 cm 12.6 x 5.1 x 5.1 inch Height x Width x Depth

Display

The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors


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Minimalism

Geometric

Trees

Hands

brown

Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: France

As part of the 1% artistic program linked to the Children's Center of the City of Samois-sur-Seine.

This sculpture embodies the essence of the forest with geometric precision. Crafted in bronze, it unfolds with clean lines and sharp angles, evoking the silhouette of a stylized hand or a rising flame. Its patinated surface lends it a subtle sheen, oscillating between shadow and light, capturing the eye and the imagination. The calculated asymmetry of the structure offers visual dynamism, encouraging the viewer to walk around the work to appreciate every perspective. Its solid base ensures stability, while the slender forms seem to defy gravity. The harmony between nature and abstraction makes this sculpture a piece that invites reflection on the formal beauty of organic elements. This creation is a tribute to art's ability to transform raw materials into sophisticated visual poetry.

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Galerie Isabelle Dedieu • France

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Presentation

Alain-Marie Parmentier is a contemporary French sculptor whose work stands at the edge of poetic figuration and organic abstraction. Born on a farm in the Vosges mountains, his profound connection with nature is the original bedrock of his artistic process. Although his technical training and career in the industrial sector did not initially suggest a life in art, it was precisely this deep knowledge of materials and transformation processes that acted as the catalyst for his creativity.

Critics frequently highlight the sensory and vibratory dimension of his works. Parmentier typically begins with clay modeling—a "quick writing of the spirit" that captures the emergence of a form. This sketch is then translated into noble and diverse materials: wood, stone, bronze, cast iron, or aluminum.

His favorite themes are universal and deeply humanistic:

Maternity and family bonds.
The human figure and its relationship to the sacred.
The animal and plant world, explored through fluid shapes.

Specializing in monumental expression, his works are designed to dialogue with architecture or integrate harmoniously into gardens and public spaces. His visual language plays on the contrast of masses, the "breathing" of light on textured surfaces, and the total autonomy of the finished work.

Recognition and Distinctions:

Gold Medal and SNBA Salon Prize (Maison de la Culture du Japon, Paris, 2020).
ADAGP Sculpture Prize (2021).
Bronze Medal at the Salon des Beaux-Arts, Orangerie du Sénat (2022).
Numerous public commissions, including the liturgical furniture for the Saint-Serge Abbey in Angers.

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