Mathilde Penicaud

Mathilde Pénicaud is a French sculptor who works primarily with metal and concrete. A proponent of monumental sculpture, she has installed sculptures in numerous private and public gardens. Born in 1981 in Rio de Janeiro, she grew up between Asia and France and, alongside her family, explored this cultural mosaic—with its vernacular architecture, diverse artisanal objects, and abundance of materials. Her imagination is nourished by a wide variety of formal and symbolic languages and a strong appreciation for “craftsmanship.”

Trained in the metal workshop at ENSAAMA in Paris, Mathilde developed a rigorous creative approach of her own, where every technical gesture serves the form. She creates both collectible furniture and sculptures. After five formative years in a collective studio in Paris, she settled in the Beaujolais region with her winemaker husband and began working with galleries in New York and London, selling her creations worldwide.

Recently, she has incorporated ceramics, raw clay, and wood into her work. She enjoys exploring new combinations. She participates in sculpture biennials and exhibits regularly, but Mathilde Pénicaud primarily takes on custom commissions for private or public spaces. Please feel free to con...

Diploma in Applied Metal Sculpture from the ENSAAMA Olivier de Serres in Paris