Christian
Maas is a French sculptor known for his polished aluminium and
bronze work. Mass’ most-visited subject matter includes the eroticized, nude
female form and realistic animals, including bulldogs, horses, and jaguars. His
sculptures—ranging in scale from figurines to monumental outdoor pieces—are
made using the lost wax technique to produce casts which are then filled with
molten metal. “My pieces are like bolts of enthusiasm, impromptu visual
musings,” the artist has said. “Like a surgeon, I meticulously dissect my
subjects, breaking them down to understand how best to recreate them.” Born on
September 11, 1951 in Saint Étienne, France, the sculptor apprenticed in
foundries throughout the country before starting his own workshop. Maas’ works
are in the collections of the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco and the Museum of
the Sea in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, among others. He lives and works in
Vaulx-en-Velin, France.