Since 2014, Milène has been working plaster as a noble, living material.
She draws inspiration from plants, the architecture of living forms, and the Wabi Sabi aesthetic, where imperfection becomes a source of richness. She has created her sculptural language based on scales, repeated and arranged in thousands of unique units. These are carefully sculpted in plaster, and more recently in stone. Each piece, whether wall-mounted or freestanding, is a search for balance between technical mastery and freedom of gesture. Colored patinas enhance the relief and engage the imagination.
She creates unique pieces and custom works for interior architecture projects: luxury hotels, private residences, yachts…
Today, she works alongside her partner, Julien. He designs and produces the various aluminum and brass structures that support the plaster. His training and initial experience allow him to provide the technical plans and visuals needed throughout the creation process. He is the technical guarantor of the feasibility and durability of each work.
Complementing each other’s perspective on materials, their collaboration is based on a shared commitment: respect for the materials and a passion for gestures and craftsmanship.
Salon Révélations Grand Palais Paris – 2019
Her works have been exhibited in various galleries in Paris, in Germany, and on Mauritius. Mylène also participates in select exhibitions, such as the Salon d’Automne and the Salon Révélation at the Grand Palais.
Collaboration with Maison Cartier for the high jewerlry window displays at the Monaco boutique, June 2023 edition
Current workshop, viewed from the living area.
Founded in Paris, the Mylène May workshop is now located in Burgundy, at the heart of a 17th-century architectural complex, carefully restored. Both a place of expression and inspiration, the workshop also serves as a showcase for the works, designed in complete harmony with the aesthetic pursued in the artistic approach. It is a holistic project that brings together a passion for fine materials and craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a balance between tradition and modernity.
3D view of the ongoing project. Seen from the entrance.
Creation of a workshop/gallery (on the left), expansion of the current workshop (on the right), and development of access points and outdoor spaces.