Marc Ricourt
Marc Ricourt trained for 3 years in Dijon Fine Arts school and is a self-taught apprenticeship of woodturning. In 2000, he participated in a Puy Saint Martin meeting with John Jordan and Mark Sfirri and in 2001, the ITE Wood Turning Center of Philadelphia.
For a few years now, I've based my work around a simple but very essential object, as it was the first tool created and used by mankind: the vessel. Useful, yet mysterious, the closed vessel symbolically holds all mysteries and secrets of the human soul. I strive to find perfect harmony between wood, shape, texture and color. The utilization of unrefined material such as rope, horn and shells inlaid reinforce a sacred and symbolic sense of keeping as much purity as possible.
My work on vessels has allowed me to develop a relationship between ancient or geographically remote cultures and civilizations and modern creation. The most important facet of my work is the research and exploration of new forms, colors, textures and finishes.
Born in Evreux, Eure, France
Lives and works in Vaux Saules, France
1982-1984- Extended stay in New Caledonia
Discovery of Oceanic Art
Study at Dijon School of Fine Arts
1995- Self-taught as a wood turner using Richard Raffan's book
1996- Meeting with woodturners Gérard Genestier and Daniel Guilloux.
Discovering of contemporary turning. First testing of burning methods.
1997-2000- Research and exploration into new forms, colors, textures and finishes.
Inspired by Prehistoric Art.
2000- Saint Martin, France - met John Jordan and Mark Sfirri.
2001- ITE Wood Turning, Philadelphia, two month residence with Louise Hibbert, Mark
Gardner, Jason Russell and Stuart King.
2003- Lecturer and assistant, World Turning Days, Saint Martin.
Lecturer, Wood Passion, Grenoble.
Collaboration work with Irish artists. Organized by the Craft Council of Dublin.
Connection ITE,1995-2005, Philadelphia, PA
For a few years now, I've based my work around a simple but very essential object, as it was the first tool created and used by mankind: the vessel. Useful, yet mysterious, the closed vessel symbolically holds all mysteries and secrets of the human soul. I strive to find perfect harmony between wood, shape, texture and color. The utilization of unrefined material such as rope, horn and shells inlaid reinforce a sacred and symbolic sense of keeping as much purity as possible.
My work on vessels has allowed me to develop a relationship between ancient or geographically remote cultures and civilizations and modern creation. The most important facet of my work is the research and exploration of new forms, colors, textures and finishes.
Born in Evreux, Eure, France
Lives and works in Vaux Saules, France
1982-1984- Extended stay in New Caledonia
Discovery of Oceanic Art
Study at Dijon School of Fine Arts
1995- Self-taught as a wood turner using Richard Raffan's book
1996- Meeting with woodturners Gérard Genestier and Daniel Guilloux.
Discovering of contemporary turning. First testing of burning methods.
1997-2000- Research and exploration into new forms, colors, textures and finishes.
Inspired by Prehistoric Art.
2000- Saint Martin, France - met John Jordan and Mark Sfirri.
2001- ITE Wood Turning, Philadelphia, two month residence with Louise Hibbert, Mark
Gardner, Jason Russell and Stuart King.
2003- Lecturer and assistant, World Turning Days, Saint Martin.
Lecturer, Wood Passion, Grenoble.
Collaboration work with Irish artists. Organized by the Craft Council of Dublin.
Connection ITE,1995-2005, Philadelphia, PA