Félix Valdelièvre is a contemporary French sculptor, born in 1979 in Cases-de-Pène, where he currently lives and works.

His artistic career is characterised by an in-depth exploration of forms and materials, particularly metal.

Félix Valdelièvre has developed a unique approach to sculpture, focusing on the destructuring of volumes, in particular oblong shapes, which he considers to be as essential as the sphere or the cube. This approach is reflected in a variety of sculptures that range from dynamic pieces to others that emphasise contrasts in materials.

Félix Valdelièvre’s work is characterised by the use of two-millimetre-thick sheet steel, which he cuts, shapes and welds to create his works.

Félix Valdelièvre’s sculptures address several recurring themes that reflect his unique artistic approach.

The main themes identified are as follows:

• The Cycle and the Eternal Beginning and EndFélix Valdelièvre uses oblong shapes to symbolise the cycle of life and the idea of an eternal beginning and end. These elements evoke fullness and movement, thus representing concepts linked to life itself.
• Contradictions MatériellesThe artist plays with the notions of lightness and heaviness, movement and rigidity. He seeks to give an impression of lightness to materials often perceived as heavy, such as steel, by creating works that seem to be in unstable equilibrium.
• Destructuring and PurificationHis technique is based on the destructuring of volumes, in particular by using oblong shapes, which he considers to be primordial. This approach allows him to explore variations between dynamic sculptures and works that play on contrasts in materials.
• Nature and the Imaginary BestiaryAlthough he began by creating a bestiary inspired by nature, Félix Valdelièvre has evolved towards more abstract forms while maintaining a connection with the natural world. His sculptures often evoke elements such as cocoons or chrysalises, representing an inner transformation.
• Harmony and Singularity The artist aims to create harmonious works that stand out for their singularity. He explores textures and materials to enrich his creations, seeking to capture a unique aesthetic essence in each piece.

These themes illustrate the richness of Félix Valdelièvre’s practice, marked by a constant quest for balance between forms, materials and meanings.