Julien Feller has created a trompe-l’oeil by carving limewood to resemble a piece of Brussels lace. This “wooden lace” has been meticulously sculpted using a set of wood-carving gouges. Julien draws much of his inspiration from the work of 19th-century lacemakers in Brussels and his fascination with the British master carver, Grinling Gibbons.

Height 42 cm
Width 30 cm

Julien Feller has created a trompe-l’oeil by carving boxwood to resemble a piece of Brussels lace. He draws inspiration from the past – from the work of the Italian masters of the Renaissance and of the British master carver, Grinling Gibbons. This delicate “wooden lace” has been meticulously sculpted using a set of wood-carving gouges.

Height 30 cm
Width 25 cm

These trompe-l’oeil lace gloves were meticulously carved from a piece of boxwood. A set of traditional wood-carving gouges was used to create the fabric-like texture and appearance. The gloves reflect Julien’s fascination with 15th-century Dutch micro carvings and the work of Italian masters, such as Raphael, as well as that of modern-day lacemakers, which inspired him to design his own pattern.

Width 8 cm
Length 21 cm

Julien designed and meticulously carved this lace bra from boxwood and applied gold leaf to certain elements. To Julien, the delicate tromp-l’oeil lace is an expression of his sensitivity. His unique method is a way of communicating his inner feelings. This exquisite piece of lingerie took him around 1,500 hours to complete.

Length 40 cm
Width 40 cm