Fascinated by the story that each tree carries, Pierre Mariotte carefully works the material on a wood lathe to reveal its beauty. His creations, decorative or useful objects, are subtly influenced by his background. Pierre initially trained as an aeronautical engineer. After a first apprenticeship in Paris, he left for a six-month trip around the world, where his encounter with many different cultures greatly inspired him. On his return, he moved back to his native region, Haute-Savoie, determined to find a new path and fulfill his desire to work with his hands. It was then that he fortuitously came across a wood lathe in his stepfather's workshop: an immediate attraction. Self-taught, Pierre has been committed to the art of woodturning ever since.
Pierre Mariotte