Willy Verginer

Willy VERGINER has a strong portfolio under his belt. The sculptor carves ultra-realistic characters in human dimensions out of tree trunks. With remarkable precision and attention to detail, he showcases ordinary individuals sometimes combined with significant objects or animals. The artist has been able to move away from the traditional approach to sculpting with wood, preferring to adopt a totally contemporary process. By observing the world around him, the artist conceptualises social questions, including environmental concerns in particular, in installations that are often incredibly imposing.