Frédéric Avella

Frédéric Avella is heir to four generations of master stonemasons, and it was within that family tradition that he learned to cut, shape and polish stone and marble. Drawing lessons began in early childhood, and by the age of 21 he had already been chosen to restore sculptures and landmarks throughout the French Riviera. These days Avella shifts fluidly between techniques and materials, using cartoons, comics and animals to turn familiar pop-culture imagery on its head.