His characters, often excessively elongated, are schematic and stylised, almost abstract. Through the skilful hammering of the iron, brought to a temperature of 1200°, Maxime PLANCQUE manages to sculpt expressive forms, in a gesture whose random aspect fully participates in the creative process. Busts without arms, and very long legs simply suggested by a rod contribute to the dynamism of the work and its magic. While the surface treatment enhances the material, the graphic treatment applied enriches the works with particularly decorative elements.

Francine BUNEL-MALRAS, Art historian

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