Emmanuel Fillion (born October 28, 1966) is a French-American sculptor.
His marble and bronze works can be seen in public places,
private homes
and private collections including the Spencer and Marlene Hays collection. He has a studio in the
Pietrasanta, Italy, and one in
Malibu.
He was the subject of a documentary by Gina Minervini called "Through the Eyes of the Sculptor."
Early life and family
Fillion was born in
Soissons
Soissons () is a commune in the northern French department of Aisne, in the region of Hauts-de-France. Located on the river Aisne, about northeast of Paris, it is one of the most ancient towns of France, and is probably the ancient capital ...
, France in 1966.
He started sculpting at the age of 15 as an apprentice renovating historical monuments in France.
Fillion is a descendant of
Jean Cousin (1500 – before 1593), who was a French painter, sculptor, etcher, engraver, and geometrician known for his painting in the
Louvre
The Louvre ( ), or the Louvre Museum ( ), is a national art museum in Paris, France, and one of the most famous museums in the world. It is located on the Rive Droite, Right Bank of the Seine in the city's 1st arrondissement of Paris, 1st arron ...
of Eva Prima Pandora, 1550.
Career
Emmanuel Fillion's work is inspired by dance and movement.
References
https://mixp.issuu.com/bhcourier/docs/bhc010314/20
External links
Official website
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1966 births
Living people
French sculptors
American sculptors