Collection: Arestakes

Practicing sculptor

Born in Yerevan, Armenia on April 10th Born in 1957 to French parents, Arestakes developed a passion for manual work from a very young age . He arrived in France in 1969 at the age of 12. At 10 years old, he already began to create objects out of wood or aluminum wire.

An insatiable self-taught individual, he nurtures a deep love for architecture, masonry, carpentry, and numerous artisanal techniques. He defines himself as a "glutton" for "hands-on" learning, preferring exploration and discovery in the field to any theory.

Awarded the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France (Best Craftsman of France) , he embodies a rare artisanal excellence combined with bold creative freedom. His sculpture reflects his career: sensitive, precise, expressive, and always rooted in a quest for harmony between material, form, and emotion.

Arestakes embodies the fusion of sculpture and performance. Without a safety net, he creates live, transforming public space into a workshop, and fostering a dialogue between artisanal tradition and artistic spontaneity.

Key moments in his artistic career

(Exhibitions listed on arestakes.com/show ):

• Since 2006, he has exhibited regularly in renowned art fairs and venues in the Paris region: Sceaux, Chaville, Versailles, Meudon, Châtillon, Alfortville, etc.
• He participates in many major artistic events such as the Sceaux Spring Salon, the Meudon Sculpture Salon, or the Salon des Amis des Arts in Châtillon.
• In 2016, he received the Hauts-de-Seine Departmental Council Prize.
• A performer of gesture, he regularly carries out live carving performances at trade shows or exhibitions, offering the public the rare experience of seeing a sculpture born before their eyes.
• Some of his works were created in situ, in public places or at the heart of exhibitions, reinforcing the direct link between the artist, the material and the spectators.
• He is also invited to participate in local cultural events, where he showcases live art, craftsmanship, and human interaction.