Collection: CANTIN Josiane

The artist discovered sculpture in 2006 during a weekend in a Parisian workshop. This “living model” initiation was a real revelation. She enrolled at the Beaux-Arts in Angers and stayed there for 3 years. Then, she “pushes” the door of a private workshop in Angers. ​The earth, an extraordinary element, remains a true discovery for her.

Observe, model, shape, seize the moment, structure the lines, wait for the good will of the earth. All these gestures lead him towards letting go. The human body and especially the woman remains the common thread of his creations. The curves, the backs, the tensions challenge him. ​Josiane works the clay little by little. His sculpture will appear and then go in unexpected directions. For her, the earth reinforces two important principles: patience and humility.​

Bronzes are made from some of his works by the Art Le Floch foundry in Blain 44.

Latest shows, galleries and prices:

• Public Prize for sculpture at the MGM Grand International Expo 2023
• Sculpture prize at the Melusine'art fair in Vouvant 85
• Sculpture prize at the St Cyr sur Loire 37 arts fair
• Sculpture prize at the Yvré le Pôlin 72 salon
• Public prize at the Trélazéens 49 artists’ fair
• Public prize at the Salon des arts de Larçay 37
• Zagarolo-Rome International Exhibition (Italy) 2023
• Saumur Habitat Fair 2023
• Arti-Flo exhibition at the Dôme de Saumur 2023
• Guest of honor at the Salon des Aix d’Angillon 2023
• 1st Prize for sculpture at the Salon Melusine' Art de Vouvant 2023
• Guest of honor at the Salon de Pocé sur Cisse 2023
• AJA exhibition in Joué les Tours 2023
• Guest of honor at the Salon des Arts de Larçay 2022
• Sculpture prize at the Salon International de La Rochelle 2022
• Galerie Louis Simon Royan 2022
• Pictave Poitiers art fair 2022
• Public prize at the Salon de Joué les tours 2022
• Sculpture prize at the 2021 La Rochelle International Fair
• Guest of honor at the Departmental Council of Indre et Loire 2020
• Guest of honor at the Salon International de Thouars 2019
• La Rochelle Legion of Honor Prize 2019