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Daniel Clément discovered his artistic skills in 1978 while he was experimenting in a basement. He has henceforth developed a truly magical way of ornamenting different furniture and smaller items. At the beginning of his career, he would buy furniture from a flea market, but has since perfected his art and is now delivering long-lasting luxury goods. In 2002, he moved to a former fisherman’s cottage in Normandy, where he has lived ever since, continuing to produce outstanding handicrafts. Initially, Clément worked primarily on furniture, which he skillfully covered with mirrored glass that he colors himself. In 2008, Clément began collaborating with Davidoff and started working on humidors. A limited edition of 54 humidors were singlehandedly manufactured by Clément – every single one of them a unique work of art. The project was successfully completed in 2017 and all humidors were sold. Expressing himself on a much smaller surface was a new revelation, and Clément was delighted! This led to his newest project: luxurious, sparkling treasure chests, which demand an astounding attention to detail.

About „Le Maître“

Daniel Clément, born in 1940 close to Paris, is a French artist. When he was 18 years old, Clément began working as a doorman at the Lido, the world-famous cabaret established in 1946. The world of the Lido, with its famous “Bluebell girls” and their finery and long feathers, its lavish stage sets and costumes, its elegant lighting, and its eccentric but immaculately executed show, had a lasting impact on the artist.

Clément clearly reflects the forms and colors of this entertainment world in his artwork, representing them as an element of nature. This reveals itself spontaneously and by association. We are reminded of both the untamed and wild vegetation of a primeval forest, and the clear colors and clean lines of a flower bed in a park.

Clément has always been secretive and enigmatic about his creative world, speaking rarely and reluctantly about his work and technique, which leaves a mysterious – almost mystic – aura around him. He remains silent on the origins or influences of his pictorial and ornamental motifs. In terms of design and technique, his work is unique to say the least. Each piece stands out and is easily recognizable due to the distinctive and intricate details of the craftsmanship.