• Marlène creates sculptures from bio materials such as insect waste and bee propolis
• She borrows traditional techniques from various crafts to work her materials
• She is committed to preserving natural resources and protecting non-human species

“I like not to define my practice too much, to keep the doors open for exploring new territories," states Marlène Huissoud, who defines herself as a mix between a craftswoman, an artist, and a designer. "I deeply embrace my 'strangeness’”, she adds. Since the mid-2010s, Marlène has been developing a distinctive practice in which techniques from many disciplines converge. She draws on natural materials that she sources herself, particularly insect-derived materials from the common honeybee or Indian silkworm. Whether through marquetry, ceramics or glasswork, Marlène revisits these crafts with a fresh perspective, adapting the techniques to organic matter. From furniture to abstract sculptures and installations, Marlène's work delves deeply into both form and material.