Morgane Baroghel-Crucq

Artist et Fiber Artisan

Morgane Baroghel-Crucq is a French fiber artist and artisan whose journey reflects a deep passion for art and craftsmanship. After studying in the textile department of ENSCI (National School of Industrial Creation) in Paris, she founded her own weaving studio ten years ago. In 2019, she relocated her studio to the gentle sunlight of Aix-en-Provence, where she continues to develop and refine her artistic approach.

Awarded the Young Creation Crafts Prize by Atelier d’Art de France in 2015, her work has also been supported by the Banque Populaire Corporate Foundation since 2016. In 2019, she joined the Academy of Savoir-Faire, a program of the Hermès Corporate Foundation, positioning her as a pioneer among French fiber artists to share her innovative vision. Most recently, she was named as a finalist to the prestigious, highly competitive Prix des Artisanes award, an honor granted by LVMH and Elle France. In 2023, she received the Grand Prize for Creation from the City of Paris and became a member of the Grands Ateliers de France. Baroghel-Crucq collaborates with SWADOH on the creation of exclusive lighting fixtures, offering her luminous and languid textile designs for a one-of-a-kind collection.

Astonishing solo exhibition in Provence:
Summer 2024 - IMPERMANENCES

Picture by Marion Saupin

Craft

Morgane Baroghel-Crucq's work is a unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and innovative expression. Her artistic exploration is deeply rooted in traditional techniques, yet she constantly pushes the boundaries to open new avenues of expression. Baroghel-Crucq's particular interest lies in the relationship between textiles, landscapes, and identity. Her woven works, whether fictitious or real, lived or imagined, are silent contemplations of landscapes. She creates a bridge between walking through a landscape and the intimate emotions it evokes. Her works act as memories of nature and the environment we live in.

The viewer is immersed in an experience where natural light plays with the drapes and movements of the works, creating a dialogue between natural elements and human creations. Each piece is a meeting point between Craftsmanship, Art, and Design. Morgane Baroghel-Crucq creates both personal artwork and bespoke projects for professionals and individuals.

Material

The choice of materials is not insignificant. Morgane Baroghel-Crucq’s use of plant, animal, and mineral fibers is a testament to the transformative power of the elements that shape our environment. From linen to metal, each material is a transformative piece of the puzzle, unveiling the complexity and richness of our environment. The shifting nuances of light on the silk threads and the subtle shades of mineral colors reveal the fleeting beauty of the present moment, inviting the viewer, through their movement, to contemplate the constant transformation of the world around them.

Baroghel-Crucq work is imbued with an organic sensitivity and a deep respect for nature, reflecting her close connection to the materials she uses. Her creations are serene imprints, mirrors of the harmonious interdependence between matter, movement, and light that form the environment around us.