Jérôme Blanc
Turner, wood carver
Carouge

« I work with raw wood, damp from the forest, which will dry out, deform and take on a new shape under the effect of my tools. »

Born into a family of artisans, Jérôme Blanc grew up in his father’s workshop. After his training, he traveled, notably to Australia where he discovered woodturning. Back in Switzerland, he opened his business while continuing to train with master turners. He is regularly invited to present his practice and participates in numerous exhibitions around the world.

« Wood never ceases to amaze me. It is at the same time tender, hard, brittle and flexible. It can take the appearance of a fabric, a stone, a ceramic. »

To create his pieces, Jérôme Blanc uses only green wood from local species and draws inspiration from the history of the tree that he reads in its rings. Chip by chip, he hollows out the raw pieces and works them until the wood is as thick as a leaf. He ends up sculpting lines and geometric shapes on his creations in order to bring delicate plays of light to life. He created the trophies awarded to the winners of the Swiss Crafts Awards.

Training

1999, CFC in carpentry, School of Arts and Crafts, Geneva

1998, CFC in cabinetmaking, School of Arts and Crafts, Geneva

Distinctions

2016, The Masters' Choice Award, American Association of Woodturners, Atlanta, United States of America

2014, First prize, "Fil" competition, Town of Plan-les-Ouates, Plan-les-Ouates

2011, First Prize, Châteaux of Réchy, Réchy

2010, Second prize, "City" competition, City of Plan-les-Ouates, Plan-les-Ouates

2009, First Prize Pop Purchase Award, American Association of Woodturners, Albuquerque, United States of America

2006, First Prize, European Filmmaking Competition, Bréville, France

Links

https://www.instagram.com/jeromeblanc_sculptor/

https://labelgeneve.ch/portfolio-item/jerome-blanc/

https://www.letemps.ch/societe/carouge-jerome-blanc-valser-troncs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU96kfMKF3E