Lefrancois, Simon

Studio Visit: Simon Lefrançois, Sculptor By: Ilania Abileah

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To see more of Simon Lefrançois artwork visit his website at www.sculpteursimon.piczo.com/

Visit August 4TH 2007

Simon proudly poses with his latest creation. a visit to Simon's garden on a hot summer day is definitely refreshing.

The garden is exquisite and the display of Simon's decorative metal objects in the water garden is not to be missed.

Metal sculptures in the water garden.

The passage leading to the garden is a gallery of numerous wooden sculptures that show a healthy sense of humour, at times satiric. There are also carved animals that are tenderly crafted and minutely finished, and some items that combine wood and metal. Useful and decorative creations are displayed on wood and stone walls that Simon built himself, as well as on tables and shelves of furniture that he builds.

Art in wood.

A bookcase or display cabinet.

Furniture that are curved. Mirrors that feature sculptures....the abundance of shapes, the variety of subjects, and the workmanship is mind-boggling.

The owl .....

Animals and people.

A window with metal and wood decorations...

BRAVO SIMON!

26 July 2006

François received us with a smile, happy to show his vast collection of original wood sculpted objects as well as those combined with metal. He said that he decided to achieve excellence in his creations. The furniture he makes is superbly finished. All the designs are his own and a keen sense of humour is evident in many of his creations.

He has built his own house and everything in it, while working full time. Now he concentrates on his art, making exclusive furniture and decorative objects.

A pond and bridge Simon made in the garden.

The entrance passage is made with an interesting stone wall. A new piece of furniture displayed right there.

A large selection of home furnishings and useful decorative objects.

An impressive wooden landscape with wood air balloons glued to the wood base.

A decorative window decorated with metal and a wooden owl.

Simon at his workshop.

A metal decorative piece of an old style lock.

Metal and wood flower arrangement.

Simon hold the first wooden sculpture he made.

And of course the sign by the entrance is his own creation.

Colours and dimensions artwork may be slightly different from the original.