The genius with a pure heart

What strikes you first about Saulnier is his unique ability to evoke childhood. Not a naive childhood, but a profound, sometimes mysterious one.

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His works often feature animals—the ever-present bear, but also birds and hares. He uses wood, a noble and emblematic material of our region, but he works it in a contemporary way, often combining it with bronze or aluminum.

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He has achieved this aesthetic feat: creating forms that seem familiar, like antique toys found in an attic, but on a scale that commands respect. He proves that art doesn't need to be hermetic to be intelligent. He speaks to the heart before it speaks to the head.

What makes Michel unique for Le Socle

A major figure in the Quebec and international art scene, Michel possesses an impressive background. It's difficult to quantify all that his talent and experience bring to the creators of the accelerator. He is an invaluable resource and a goldmine for Le Socle.