Elie Hirsch, contemporary metal artisan
Published on 3 December 2025
At Maison&Objet, in January 2026, Elie Hirsch, sculptor and metal artisan, unveils a monumental piece and his creative universe that blends metal, fashion, and craftsmanship.
As you enter the Fine Craft – métiers d’art sector, something special happens. A metal sculpture resonates throughout the space like a spatial calligraphy. Meet the man who loves to work with brass, copper, and silver, in sizes ranging from XS to XL, with no moderation.
You have a deep connection to materials. How do you approach them?
E.H: As a metal artisan and sculptor, more than just a craftsman, for me, metal is something to be touched, to be worn. It’s a physical relationship between the piece and the viewer. Today, I collaborate not only with the world of lifestyle and design but also with haute couture and the fine arts. From one scale to another, volume expresses itself differently, but there is always a single material to master. The interplay between solid and void, the tension between lines and curves in space… It’s a subtle choreography that comes to life.
Where do you look for inspiration?
E.H: I’ve always dreamed of being a painter. I love the bustling, detailed décor of artist Edouard Vuillard, the sculptural still lifes of Chardin, Art Nouveau, contemporary dance, music… I look everywhere.
And fashion? You collaborate with Loewe, Dior, Schiaparelli, Balmain… Luxury brands seek your craftsmanship and your vision of wearable volumes!
E.H: In haute couture, I become a sculptor of exuberant, wearable volumes. It’s a tactile play that revolves around the body. My metal sheets challenge traditional patternmaking while respecting its codes. It’s a true technical challenge!
For Loewe, I designed the skeletons of various silhouettes for the 2024 fashion show, and numerous pieces since 2020 ; for Balmain, I imagined, among other creations, an outfit for Beyoncé for the Grammy Awards. And with Schiaparelli, it was above all an exciting dialogue with Daniel Roseberry about exuberance and delicacy.
"I have a very special relationship with Maison&Objet. I started exhibiting there in 2007, shortly after winning the "Young Creators of Ateliers d'Art de France" competition. It’s an exceptional international ecosystem with extraordinary visibility."
At Maison&Objet, from January 15 to 19, one of your monumental pieces will be on display. Tell us more about it.
In January, I’ll present a piece I created during the lockdown, in a suspended moment of time. Designed around a central element with three surrounding volumes, this high relief will be a gateway to the imagination, specifically the world of Fine Craft – métiers d’art.
Final question: If you were unfaithful to metal, which material would you choose to express your creativity tomorrow?
E.H: Most certainly, a vegetal material! Perhaps bamboo… A new material for a creator who hasn’t finished surprising us.