Paul Boucher creates wooden works that exist at the boundary between design and sculpture, which he describes as functional sculptures. Using laminated wood construction, he builds his own material by layering and gluing pieces of wood before gradually carving away what is unnecessary until the final form emerges.
This additive-then-subtractive process differs from traditional carving and follows an almost architectural logic. Inspired by African art, the organic geometries of nature, and the tension of curved forms, his works seek the illusion of unity—appearing as if carved from a single block while actually resulting from complex assemblies and a long process of shaping. The resulting pieces possess a strong, often monumental presence that balances fluidity, strength, and function.
