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“Animal Art – The Fascinating Animal Sculptures of Valérie Bayol in Hamburg-St. Georg”
For the past 14 years, Valérie Bayol has been creating enchanting human figures and expressive animal sculptures from a modeling compound she developed herself. Dogs, bears, camels, penguins, and many other whimsical creatures fill the shelves of her studio in Hamburg-St. Georg, delighting art lovers and collectors alike.
Each one-of-a-kind piece can be crafted as a bust or a full-standing figure, dressed in majestic, handcrafted costumes. Valérie also designs exquisite garments from luxurious faux fur and colorful felt, transforming her creations into lively hand puppets—perfect for educators, psychologists, or anyone with a childlike sense of wonder.
The French artist also creates bespoke animal portraits: lovingly sculpted, unique works of art that capture the spirit and personality of cherished animal companions, offering a touching and lasting tribute.
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A white she-wolf with a mysterious gaze, a dragon floating beneath the ceiling, and countless other imaginative creatures—stepping into Valérie Bayol’s studio and gallery in Hamburg-St. Georg feels like entering a fairy-tale world. Every one of her whimsical sculptures is handcrafted with exceptional care, reflecting the time, passion, and dedication she pours into each creation.
Just a few minutes’ walk away, Brazilian-born artist Tita do Rêgo Silva creates colorful mythical beings inspired by the legends and folklore of Brazil. Using the traditional technique of color woodcut printing, she brings these enchanting creatures to life on paper.
Atelier Figurart auf You Tube
The videos were filmed by Claudia from the Mariposa Fashion Blog.
“Surrounded by a Wonderful World”, published on November 26, 2015, by Mariposa Fashion Blog – Art · Hamburg · Culture.
Today, the Mariposa Fashion Blog presents a very special artist’s studio in the heart of Hamburg, where we were invited to meet Valérie Bayol, a French artist who has established herself as an independent creator specializing in handmade dolls.
The following videos take us into Valérie Bayol’s enchanting and imaginative world, evoking the magic and wonder of childhood. A gifted artist, she reminds us that dreams really can come true. The interview was conducted in German and includes a Spanish translation.
Written by Claudia, Mariposa Fashion Blog. Claudia C. Pantoja
Valérie Brings the Puppets to Life:
Away from Lange Reihe, there are always little hidden gems to discover in St. Georg. One of them is Atelier figurart at Danziger Straße 40. The studio opposite the playground quickly became a favorite among children when it was opened by Valérie Bayol in 2011.
The St. Georg-based doll and figure maker, who was born in southern France, was drawn to Hamburg more than 20 years ago. This is not the only reason why she speaks excellent German with a charming little French accent: after studying German language and literature, she worked as… …. geschrieben von Angela Rohbeck
Schedule Kinder-Workshops
- A little mouse is coming to life!
The workshops take place on Sundays. For further information, please call me. We will be making a mouse.
The photos from this workshop were taken by Peter Sprega-Passehl aufgenommen.
Puppet Art
- 17 x 24 cm
- 130 Seiten
- 187 Fotos
- 12,50 Euros
In this photo book, I present a selection of the hand puppets, marionettes, and tabletop figures that I have created myself. This volume focuses mainly on figures that were originally designed for a fairy tale. That is why it features many queens and kings, princesses and princes, witches and wizards.
These characters have since become part of a fantasy story that I wrote myself: “The Search for the Dragon Queen.” The figures shown here represent human characters—the animals, dwarves, dragons, and other fantastical creatures will be presented in another volume.
Art in the Shop Windows of Hamburg-St. Georg
- Münzenladen in der Langen Reihe
Regional artists are presenting their works in numerous shop windows along Lange Reihe, Koppel, Greifswalder Straße, Soester Straße, Danziger Straße, and Schmilinskystraße until October 4.
Some of my animal sculptures are on display at Holger Busse’s coin shop at Lange Reihe 71. Featured works include the grumpy frog, the adorable pug, the funny orangutan with his diva companion, the pink chimpanzee, the giraffe with its charming little ears, the smiling camel, and of course the little lion.