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Maxime Perrolle has always had a fascination for plant life, and particularly for trees, true witnesses to time and nature. This passion naturally led him to work with wood, a living material that he shapes with exceptional skill.

After training in cabinetmaking and then in artistic woodturning at the Escoulen School, a world leader in this field, he opened his first workshop in Ivry-sur-Seine before joining the prestigious JAD (Jardins des Métiers d'Art et du Design) in Sèvres in 2022. There, he develops his contemporary creations, blending ancestral traditions with modern innovation.

Through techniques such as turning, carving, pyrography, and the application of delicate natural finishes, Maxime shapes wood with a precision and sensitivity that transcend the material itself. His works, often of medium to large size, evoke both the fragility and the strength of trees, playing with light, texture, and form, drawing inspiration from nature and the refinement of Japanese ceramics.

Recognized with prestigious awards (Young Craftsman of the Year Award in 2019, Rémy Cointreau Foundation Prize in 2023) and exhibited at major international fairs such as the Révélations Biennale at the Grand Palais and Milan Design Week, he is considered one of the most promising talents in contemporary artistic woodturning. His pieces appeal to both art galleries and leading luxury brands, such as Cartier.

Beyond his own creative work, Maxime is passionately committed to sharing his knowledge and skills, convinced that the true richness of his craft lies in transmission and continuity.

By crafting each piece, he pays homage to the tree, giving it a second life where tradition and innovation coexist in a subtle and poetic balance.