Demure No. 4 at The Middelheim Museum, Antwerp

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Born Henri Étienne-Martin on February 4, 1913, in France. He attended the Ecole des Beaux Arts de Lyon from 1929 to 1933, where he met Marcel Michaud. Moving to Paris in 1934, he worked at Charles Malfray's studio at the Académie Ranson, rubbing shoulders with painters like Roger Bissière, Jean Le Moal, Jean Bertholle, Alfred Manessier, Zelman, Véra Pagava, and sculptor François Stahly. Joining forces with them, he became part of the Témoignage group, which showcased its work in Paris in 1938 and 1939. Primarily working with wood and plaster, Étienne Martin drew inspiration from his childhood memories of Loriol. Later, his sculpture included bronze, string, and textiles. During World War II, Étienne Martin was held prisoner in Germany and liberated in 1941. In 1942, he traveled to Oppède with Stahly and Zelman, followed by a stint in Dieulefit, Drôme, where he met writer Henri-Pierre Roché in 1943-1944. Moving to Mortagne-au-Perche, Normandy, on his return to Paris in 1947, Étienne Martin lived with Roché and encountered Brâncuși and Gurdjieff. Over the next dozen years, he became deeply spiritual, embracing Eastern religions including Taoism. In 1954, Étienne Martin launched his series of Demeures, for which he gained widespread recognition. He received the grand prize for sculpture at the 33rd Venice Biennale in 1966. Serving as a professor and head of the sculpture department from 1968 to 1983 at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris, he was elected to the Académie des beaux-arts in 1971. In 1984, an exhibition showcasing all his Demeures took place at the Pompidou Center in Paris. Between June and September 2010, a new exhibition at the Pompidou Center honored the artist by displaying fifteen sculptures, drawings, personal notebooks, and photographs of his studio. He passed away in 1995 due to cardiac arrest. (Credit: Wikipedia) This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory, which aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how to participate. Scanned using photogrammetry (processed with Agisoft PhotoScan).