Meet the Artist Behind B.R.U.T. Matter
Hi, I'm Mariève!
Welcome to B.R.U.T. Matter Based in Chelsea, Québec, my artistic approach grew out of a deep passion for decor and raw textures.
With a background in design, I bring a trained eye for composition and balance to every creation. My work lives at the intersection of fine art and botanical preservation: I cast wedding bouquets, honor memorial flowers, and sculpt vessels from recycled paper mâché.
What does B.R.U.T. stand for?
Beauty.
Raw.
Unique.
Texture.
Through B.R.U.T., I pay tribute to nature in its most raw and organic form. By working with clay, plaster, and papier-mâché, I give lasting shape to the precious stories held within each flower.
Art, Matter & Memory
For me, flowers aren't just decorative. They are emotional timestamps. They carry the laughter of a wedding day, the comfort of a final farewell, or the sweet simplicity of a bloom picked by a child.
By combining fine mineral stone casting with artisan techniques, I freeze these fleeting moments in time so you can cherish them forever.
"I’ve always seen myself as a keeper of memories. Whenever a moment truly matters, I feel the need to hold it close and keep it alive." — Mariève Emond
Behind the Craft: B.R.U.T. in Its Raw Form
An unfiltered look into our creative process—shaping papier-mâché, working with plaster, and exploring raw botanical textures.