Marquetry
of straw
In
all its states!
How was Muduna born?
Originally from Nouvelle-Aquitaine, I have always felt drawn to art in all its forms. I discovered watercolor in the Netherlands, then acrylic and clay sculpture once I returned to France.
Living in Paris, I noticed the emergence of straw marquetry works, integrated by designers into the design of high-end boutiques, then into furniture, and finally into decorative elements.
I decided to give it a try. I immediately appreciated the feel of the straw, as well as the discipline and rigorous concentration required for marquetry. I enjoyed pre-drawing the compositions and then watching them gradually come to life as the straw was placed on them. Discover them in the Gallery ...
"I find the same pleasure in it as I do with the music of Johann Sebastian Bach!"
Wishing to progress, I then focused on receiving quality training, feeling that this practice could have a powerful future in my life. I thus followed a training course at L'Ecole Boulle in Paris, which constituted the decisive starting point of a real approach under the name "Muduna".
Discover on the Muduna Universe page how I oriented my research and the artistic territories that this allows me to approach!!!
To see these works, visit the Exhibitions page. I will be hosting exhibitions to raise awareness of this practice among the general public.
At each location, Muduna will present straw marquetry, its history and markers, the materials and techniques used, and will then give demonstrations.
A conference on straw marquetry can also be held upon request.
Promoting straw marquetry, a living French heritage
Straw marquetry, born in France since the 16th century, is part of France's living cultural heritage.
Indeed, having disappeared for many years, this art is once again popular in the biggest international exhibitions.
It is found in the decoration of very high-end boutiques like Cartier or in watches at Hermès.
It seemed appropriate to me to contribute to making it known, disseminating it and communicating its know-how to as many people as possible.
This is why I wanted to set up the Muduna Straw Marquetry cultural association to work there.
From the first year in 2024, the works carried by MUDUNA received their first Distinctions to discover on the page of the same name. Other works were awarded in 2025!