Rhizome is a sculptural work inspired by nature, an exploration at the intersection of form and function. In a monochromatic approach, Pierre Bonnefille works the surface in successive layers, using ground charcoal powder that infuses the material into the mass.

This series is born from the artist's fascination with Japanese Ikebana baskets. These floral baskets bear witness to the ancient traditional art of woven bamboo, which reached its peak during the Meiji era (19th century). These objects inspire the artist through gradual immersion. The bamboo root, used as the handle of these baskets, carries within it the memory of the journey it took through the earth. It is matter and movement.

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Banc Rhizome A Bronze Doré

Banc Rhizome A Carbone

Stool Rhizome C

Stool Rhizome C Bronze Doré

Banc Rhizome B

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Born in Saint-Quentin, France, in 1958, Paris-based artist, painter, and designer Pierre Bonnefille has crafted an exceptional body of work that spans over three decades. Bridging the precision of his formal education at École Boulle and École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs de Paris with the poetic sensibility he developed through his travels, Bonnefille's multicultural experiences have profoundly shaped his artistic language. His wall creations and furniture pieces are contemporary expressions infused with natural inspirations, each embodying Bonnefille's unique approach to materials and colors.

Bonnefille's journey into the world of art and design began with his studies at École Boulle and École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs de Paris, where he honed his skills and developed a passion for materials and colors. After graduating, he moved to Paris in 1985, where he began to explore his artistic expression through various mediums before focusing on painting and furniture design.

Working with natural pigments, mineral powders, and other raw materials, Bonnefille creates works that are deeply rooted in nature. In the early 1990s, Bonnefille created the large red fresco for Café Marly under the arcades of the Louvre, with the support of Olivier Gagnère and Yves Taralon. This pivotal project led to collaborations with renowned names in interior design and architecture, including Rena Dumas, Michel Boyer, Philippe Starck, and Christian Liaigre, among others.

Bonnefille was appointed Maître d'Art in 2010 by then French Minister of Culture, Frédéric Mitterrand. In 2020, the Academy of Architecture awarded him the Médaille des Métiers d'Arts from the Paul Sédille Foundation, acknowledging his 35-year career as an artist-explorer. His Bronze Paintings series, inspired by light reflections on water, was presented in a solo exhibition at the Musée national des arts asiatiques - Guimet in 2021.