Artist BioPascal Pierme is a Frenchman who settled in Santa Fe in 1997. Prior to that time, he had gained a European reputation as a promising young sculptor. He held a series of solo exhibitions in France and Switzerland and worked on collaborative projects with Pierre Cardin and others. Pascal's career has blossomed in America. He has been awarded several commissions for large-scale installations. Galleries and collectors alike have responded to the simplicity of his approach, which balances geometric abstraction with organic form. There is an undertone of symbolism as well, a hieroglyphic shorthand that hints at other visual languages.Pascal was influenced from a very young age by his grandfather, a wood sculptor. It was from him that Pascal developed his love for wood and his passion for working with it. He creates an extraordinary range of abstract meditations that seem to arise directly from the material itself, rather than from a conscious plan. He has an extraordinary rapport with his materials, concocting his own varnishes and resins as well as creating bronze-like patinas on non-metallic surfaces. He works with a variety of precious woods and creates sculptures that express the texture, aroma, and strength of each.Pascal considers wood to be a versatile and dynamic material - warm, colorful, full of surprises, and not always easy to control. This versatility translates into the diverse range of sculptures he creates, showcasing the adaptability of wood as a medium. Many of his sculptures display elegantly swelling contours and subtle curves, reflecting the natural beauty and flow of the organic material.Conversely, Pascal also embraces more angular themes in some of his works, such as his Fleche (Arrow) series, demonstrating the contrasting aspects of wood as an artistic medium. In these pieces, the wood responds with a robust presence, showcasing its strength and resilience. This duality in his artistry highlights Pascal's deep understanding and appreciation of wood's unique characteristics, allowing him to create visually striking and thought-provoking sculptures that captivate viewers and collectors alike.Pascal's technique is interactive. Each work of art is characterized by a graceful balance and meticulous attention to detail. Even as he carves and burnishes, he allows the piece to guide him. Artist's Statement"Wood has its own intelligence," he says. "It knows many things, and it teaches them to me. In this way, I understand what I want to do with it so that the final image reflects its innate qualities as well as my own thoughts and feelings." - PascalCurriculum Vitae BORN St. Raphael, France 1962 EDUCATION 1975–1980 Art History and Technique, St Raphael, France 1980–1982 Aerograph Technique, San Diego, California SELECTED ART-RELATED Ruinart Champagne Project, Miami, Florida Curatorial “1002 Project” Calvin Charles Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona ART in Schools, 42 child participants, E.J. Martinez Elementary, Santa Fe, New Mexico Art in Embassies, International Art in Architecture, National Assistant Sculptor to Dan You for feature film creation, France Assistant Muralist, Palais Bulles, “Patrice Breteau,” Pierre Cardin's residence, Cannes, France Collaboration with Architect Anti Lovag, “Urban Project,” France Working Residency, bronze foundry, Belfiort, Pietra Santa, Italy SELECTED EXHIBITIONS * Solo, Museum, University and International Exhibitions 2019 Pulse Art Fair - Miami, Florida - Represented by: Michele Mariaud Gallery, New York, New York 2018 *Gallery Fritz, Pascal Pierme, inaugural solo exhibition - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2018 *SITE Santa Fe, Exquisite Corpse: Live Drawing Spectacular, Santa Fe, New Mexico 2018 Art Market San Francisco, Fort Mason Center - San Francisco, California 2018 Michele Mariaud Gallery, Dual Exhibition: Pascal Pierme and Joan Salo - New York, New York 2017 Art Market San Francisco, Fort Mason Center - San Francisco, California 2016 *GF Contemporary, Pascal Pierme: 20ème Anniversaire à Santa Fe, New Mexico 2016 *Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Abstraction Today, Atlanta, Georgia 2015 *Montclair State University, George Segal Gallery, Art Connections 11, Montclair, New Jersey 2015 *Saatchi Art International, "Gifts for the One Who Has Everything" Collection, London, United Kingdom 2015 *Art Olympia 2015 - Toshima City, Tokyo 2015 *Taos Art Museum, Annual Gala Exhibition - Taos, New Mexico 2015 *Albuquerque Museum: Miniatures and More - Albuquerque, New Mexico 2015 *Aberson Exhibits, Pascal Pierme - Tulsa, Oklahoma 2015 *Calvin Charles Gallery, Pascal Pierme: Pivot - Scottsdale, Arizona 2015 *X Florence Biennale, Art And The Polis - Florence, Italy 2015 *SACI's International Art Exhibition Award 2015 - International 2014 *Royal Academy of Art, Summer Exhibition 2014 - London, England 2014 *Royal Scottish Academy, International Open 2014 - Edinburgh, Scotland 2014 *Art Gemini Prize - London, England, second prize for painting and sculpture 2014 *GF Contemporary, Pascal Pierme: Après Musée - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2014 *Taos Art Museum, Annual Gala Exhibition - Taos, New Mexico 2014 *Albuquerque Museum, Pascal Pierme, More Artist: Miniatures and More - Albuquerque, New Mexico 2014 *Marin Museum of Contemporary Art, Fall National Exhibition - Novato, California 2014 Awarded first prize by Juror: Betti-Sue Hertz 2014 The Club Collection, Airline Clubs Worldwide 2013 *Taos Museum of Art, Annual Gala Exhibition - Taos, New Mexico 2013 *Highlands Museum - First Place, Mixed Media - Ashland, Kentucky 2013 *Cornell Museum, National Exhibition - Del Ray Beach, Florida 2013 Paia Contemporary Gallery - Paia, Hawaii 2013 David Richard Gallery, sponsored by Creative Santa Fe - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2013 Michele Mariaud Gallery, AAF International Art Fair- New York, New York 2013 Yares Art Projects - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2013 Cancer Foundation of New Mexico, Sweetheart Gala - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2013 Calvin Charles Gallery - Scottsdale, Arizona 2013 Blanche Ames National Art Exhibition - North Easton, Massachusetts 2013 Center for Contemporary Art - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2013 *Aberson Projects - Tulsa, Oklahoma 2012 *Living with Art, AAF International Art Fair - Singapore Island, Singapore 2012 Living with Art, AAF International Art Fair - New York, New York 2012 GF Contemporary, AAF International Art Fair - Seattle, Washington 2012 Calvin Charles Gallery - Scottsdale, Arizona 2012 *Alan Avery Art Company - Atlanta, Georgia 2012 *Paia Contemporary Gallery - Paia, Hawaii 2012 *Calvin Charles Gallery - Scottsdale, Arizona 2012 *I M A Gallery - Seattle, Washington 2012 *JAG Contemporary - La Jolla, California 2012 *GF Contemporary - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2011 *Paia Contemporary Gallery - Paia, Hawaii 2011 *Aberson Exhibits - Tulsa, Oklahoma 2011 *JAG Contemporary - La Jolla, California 2010 *French Consulate - New York, New York 2010 Dallas Art Fair - Dallas, Texas 2010 Zane Bennett Contemporary Art - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2010 Preston Art Center - Las Cruces, New Mexico 2010 Chicago Art Fair, Zane Bennett Gallery - Chicago, Illinois 2010 Miami Art Fair, Ruinart Champagne - Miami, Florida 2010 *Calvin Charles Gallery - Scottsdale, Arizona 2010 *Zane Bennett Contemporary Art - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2009 *Chinese European Art Center - Xiamen, China 2009 Miami Art Fair, Zane Bennett Gallery - Miami, Florida 2009 Preston Art Center - Las Cruces, New Mexico 2009 Logan Fine Art - Houston, Texas 2009 *Zane Bennett Contemporary Art - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2008 *Ube Center of Art - Ube, Japan 2008 Poltrau Frau Show - New York, New York 2008 Living with Art - New York, New York 2008 Contemporary Gallery - Paia, Hawaii 2008 *Happy Art Gallery - Cannes, France 2008 *707 Contemporary - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2008 *Contemporary Fine Art Gallery - La Jolla, California 2007 *Museum of Fine Arts - Las Cruces, New Mexico 2007 *Palm Springs Museum of Art - Palm Springs, California 2007 United Creators International - New York, New York 2007 *Phoenix Art Museum - Phoenix, Arizona 2007 artDC, Modern and Contemporary Art Fair - Washington, District of Columbia 2007 *707 Contemporary - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2007 Logan Fine Art - Houston, Texas 2007 *Contemporary Fine Art Gallery - La Jolla, California 2007 *Function+Art - Chicago, Illinois 2006 *Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Annex - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2006 Riva Yares Gallery - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2006 ART Miami - International Art Fair - Miami, Florida 2005 *707 Contemporary - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2005 Living with Art - New York, New York 2004 *Calvin Charles Gallery - Scottsdale, Arizona 2004 *Aspen International Art - Aspen, Colorado 2004 *707 Contemporary - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2004 International Atlanta Art Fair - Atlanta, Georgia 2004 1002 Project - Calvin Charles Gallery - Scottsdale, Arizona 2004 *Contemporary Fine Art Gallery - La Jolla, California 2003 *707 Contemporary - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2004 *Contemporary Fine Art Gallery - La Jolla, California 2004 *Aspen International Art Gallery - Aspen, Colorado 2004 Michelle Delamour Show - New York, New York 2004 Anderson Gallery - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2004 Calvin Charles Gallery - Scottsdale, Arizona 2004 *Trinity Gallery - Atlanta, Georgia 2002 *Expressions in Fine Art - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2001 *Soho Gallery - Palm Desert, California 2001 The Horse Power Project - proceeds to select charities - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2001 International Art Fair - Palm Springs, California 2001 *Expressions in Fine Art - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2000 International Art Fair - Palm Springs, California 2000 *Expressions in Fine Art - Santa Fe, New Mexico 2000 Trinity Gallery - Atlanta, Georgia 2000 Street of Dream, Showcase - Las Vegas, Nevada 2000 Aid and Comfort - Santa Fe, New Mexico 1999 *Soho Gallery - Palm Desert, California 1999 Governor's Gallery - Santa Fe, New Mexico 1999 Aid and Comfort - Santa Fe, New Mexico 1998 *Museum of Fine Arts - Montgomery, Alabama 1998 *Albuquerque Museum - Albuquerque, New Mexico 1998 *Waxlander/Khadoure Gallery - Santa Fe, New Mexico 1998 Aid and Comfort - Santa Fe, New Mexico 1998 Fuller Lodge Art Center - Los Alamos, New Mexico 1998 Sculptures Exhibit NMG - Los Alamos, New Mexico 1998 Sixth Summer Sculpture Exhibit, New Mexico Sculptors Guild - Santa Fe, New Mexico 1997 *Miranda Galleries - Aspen, Colorado 1997 *Waxlander/Khadoure Gallery - Santa Fe, New Mexico 1996 *Suvretta Hotel - Saint Moritz, Switzerland 1996 *Gallery Platini - Annecy, France 1996 *Le Manoir de Cologny - Geneve/Cologny, Switzerland 1995 *Galerie du Lavoir - Mougins, France 1995 *Hotel Martinez - Cannes, France 1995 *Galerie Lola Gassin - Nice, France 1995 *Galerie du Conte - Nice, France 1994 *Club de Port la Galerie - Theoule/mer, France 1994 *Museum of Fine Art Carnoles - Menton, France 1994 *Accademie de Sculptures - Nice, France 1994 *Espace Vega - Paris, France 1994 *Galerie Pierre Cardin - Theoule/mer, France 1993 *Espace d'art Contemporain - Valbonne, France 1993 *Galerie 17 - Cannes, France 1993 *Espace St Petersbourg - Mougins, France 1992 *Galerie des Quais - Besancon, France 1992 *Fondation Benazeraf - Roquebrune/Argens, France 1991 *Espace Totem - Grenoble, France 1991 *Galerie Herouet - Paris, France 1991 *Moulin a Huile - Tourtour, France 1990 *Galerie l'Ange vert - Biot, France 1989 *Galerie Revelli - Tourtour, France 1989 *Private Exhibition, M.M Morel - Frejus, France PUBLICATIONS 2014 Catalog: The Club Collection, Airline Clubs Worldwide, Embler Art Gallery: MIA International Airport, Miami, Florida; JFK International Airport, New York, New York; GRU International Airport, Sao Paulo, Brazil 2006 ARTWORKinternational, INC: Pascal Sculpture 2004 Fresco Fine Art Edition: Abstract Art 2002 Fresco Fine Art Edition: New Mexico Millennium 2001 Fresco Fine Art Edition: New Mexico Millennium SELECTED PRESS2018 Phoenix Home and Garden Magazine, Artful Collections, Rebecca L. Rhoades, May 20182016 Fine Lifestyles magazine, Sculptor Pascal Pierme Celebrates 20 Years in Santa Fe,Elaine Ritchell, Summer 2016Grazia Magazine, Italia, Pascal Pierme: How to be in Fashion Now, Issue 579 June 2016Santa Fean Magazine, Art Previews: GF Contemporary, Pascal Pierme,August/September 2016American Art Collector Magazine, Pascal Pierme: Risk and Adventure, GF Contemporary,Santa Fe, New Mexico, August 2016Burnaway, Art Review: Forms of Abstraction at MOCA GA, Donna Mintz, June 2, 2016ARTSATL, Abstraction Today, MOCA GA, July, 2, 20162015 Cover, New Mexico Bar Bulletin, the official publication of the New Mexico State Bar, September 16, 2015MA-CO Italia s.r.l. macoitalia.it, featured artist Pascal Pierme, June 2015The Red Book, Leisure, “Pivot, one-man show by French artist Pascal...”, March 2015The Arizona Republic, AZ Central, “Pascal Pierme: Wood Sculptures in Scottsdale”,March 2015, Kellie KwangSaatchi Art International, "Gifts for the One Who Has Everything" Collection, featuredartist Pascal Pierme, November 2015Saatchi Art International, “New This Week”, featured artist Pascal Pierme, August 2015Studio Visit Magazine, Winter 2015 Edition 2014 Santa Fean NOW! Cover, "Pascal Pierme, Après Musée", September 2014KTEP-FM: State Of The Arts , Oscar Navarro, Community Engagement Manager of the International Museum of Art previews the opening of Pascal Pierme’s solo exhibition “Santa Fe to El Paso”, July 26, 2014Catalog, Miami International Airport, American Airlines Admiral Club, Embler Art Gallery - International, 2014El Dorado Daily, “2014 Motorado Show News”, June 2014ArtBeat KVSF 101.5 The Voice of Santa Fe, "Featuring Pascal Pierme", hosted byKathryn M. DavisAmerican Art Collector magazine, October 2014, "Pascal Pierme, Après Musée"2013 Scottsdale Lifestyles Magazine, “Calvin Charles Gallery Hosts ‘The Start of Our Season’ Event”, November 5, 2013Professional Artist Magazine, “Different Views on Creating Commissions”,Brenda Hope Zappitell, October/November 2013The 11th Annual Blanche Ames National Art Exhibition, Catalog, Published by Friends of the Borderland The Taos News, “Gala Auction Presents Artwork of Taos Present and Past”, August 22, 2013New York Social Diary, “Spellbound in New Mexico, Part II: Taos”, Augustus Mayhew, July 16, 2013New Mexico Lawyers For The Arts, “Panel: The Art of the Dealer: Best Practices for the Modern Gallery-Artist Agreements”, June 20, 20132008 Feature Documentary, “Santa Fe Sculptor Pascal Pierme talks about his work and life”, Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau - Santa Fe, New MexicoFrance-Amérique magazine, “L’esprit français souffle sur Santa Fe”, Marie-AmélieFauchier-Magnan, May 12, 20082007 UCON Contemporary Arts Communique, International Magazine: “Pascal”2006 The Albuquerque Journal, “Pascal: With the Grain”The Magazine, “Pascal: Soluble dans l'air”2004 Arizona Republic, “Pascal at Calvin Charles Gallery”2001 Santa Fe New Mexican, “Horses of a Different Color”2000 Santa Fe New Mexican - Pasatiempo, “Pascal's enduring passion for wood...”1998 Desert Sun, “French artist restores life to wood”Santa Fe New Mexican - Pasatiempo, “Fuller Lodge Kicks Off New Exhibit”Aspen Magazine: PeopleSanta Fe New Mexican, “Art Blooms in Play-Garden”1996 Nice Matin, “Conference et Diaporama de Pascal, Dans Cadre de Son Expose”Nice Matin, “Au Manoir de Cologny - Pascal Expose...”1995 Nice Matin - Mougins, “Un Dialogue Avec la Matiere...”Nice Matin, "Theoule-Sur-Mer: Peinture et Sculpture : Rendez-Vous Reussi”1994 Nice Matin - Vences, “De New York a la Provence...”1993 Valbonne, “Enveloping and Continuous Movement”Nice Matin, “Vernissage-Prestige”Nice Matin, “Exposition Galerie Lola Gassin...”1992 Var Matin, “Catherine Fiault and Pascal Pierme at the Gallery des Quais”Var Matin, “Pascal and J. Lendi at the St. Pierre Chapel”Nice Matin, “Chapelle du Parage- Exposition du Sculpteur Pascal”Nice Matin - Tourtour, “Pascal Pierme Expose...”1991 Nice Matin - Tourtour, “Pascal Pierme Expose...”Nice Matin - Tourtour, “Pascal, Sculpteur et Humaniste”1989 Nice Matin - Tourtour, “Pascal Pierme Artiste” SELECTED COLLECTIONSThe Fullbright Building (Marlon Blackwell Architects), Fayetteville, ArkansasBill Redecker, ABCBig Horn Golf Club - Palm Desert, CaliforniaIowa State University - Iowa City, IowaMr. and Mrs. John Martin, CEO Turner Broadcasting - Atlanta, GeorgiaMuseum of Indian Arts and Culture; Laboratory of Anthropology - Santa Fe, New MexicoStone Eagle Golf Club, Palm Desert, CaliforniaThe Alicia M. and William A. Miller Fine Art Collection - Santa Fe, New MexicoLos Angeles Land Trust - Los Angeles, CaliforniaRoger Guillemin, Nobel Prize recipient, medicineMcWhinney ResidencePalais Bulles, Pierre Cardin's residence - Cannes, FranceCarol Burnett - Santa Fe, New MexicoCity Hall - Collogny, SwitzerlandMarriott Hotels - NationwideActive Health - New York, New YorkCohen, Pollock, Merlin, Axelrod & Small, P.C. - Atlanta, GeorgiaPZENA Un Edge Funds - New York, New YorkEldorado Hotel - Santa Fe, New MexicoCommunity Bank - Santa Fe, New MexicoStudley Real Estate - New York, New YorkValley Ho Hotel - Scottsdale, ArizonaRocky Mountain Healthcare Foundation - Avista, LIttleton, Parker and Porter, ColoradoSanctuary Hotel and Spa - Scottsdale, ArizonaCoastwise Capital Group, LLC. - La Jolla, CaliforniaBagby & Company - Chicago, IllinoisLPL Financial Services - San Diego, CaliforniaIrving Hughes - San Diego, CaliforniaBo and Steve Golovan, Castelbar Real Estate - Chicago, IllinoisTom Mottola, Casa Blanca Records - New York, New YorkHomer Delawie, Architect - San Diego, CaliforniaDouglas H. Austin, Chairman/CEO, Austin Veum Robbins Partners - San Diego, CaliforniaArthur Turk, MD - Tustin, CaliforniaMitchell Leon, President, Design Write - Princeton, New JerseyCy Barcus, Cy Barcus Homes - Dallas, TexasThoms and Pam Grossjung, Integrated Health Care Services - Coral Springs, FloridaDavid and Connie DiCarlo, Blank Rome LLP - Washington, Disrict of ColumbiaPerry MacKrill, PM Design Studio - Washington, District of ColumbiaMike Rose, President, Sherman Williams Paints - Los Angeles, CaliforniaMitchell Channon, Mitchell Cannon Design - Chicago, IllinoisR.C. Peterson, The Peterson Group Building & Development - Anchorage, AlaskaVaught & Clements, Vaught Faye Architects - Fort Collins, ColoradoDr. Avi & Nitsa Reich, Helmsley Hotel, #120 - New York, New YorkKurt & Cynthia Kalkomey - Dallas, TexasRon & Irene Krutulis - Homerglenn, IllinoisTrizecHahn, One Alliance Center - USA and CanadaTrust for Public Land - Los Angeles, CaliforniaMcWhinney Residence - Denver, ColoradoEquifax World HeadquartersMerrion Oil and Gas - Farmington, New MexicoMont Parnes Hotel & Casino - Parnes, Dytiki Ellada, GreeceJerdan Enterprises Inc. - Montrose, New YorkAlston & Bird Law Firm - Atlanta, Georgia; New York, New York; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina