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Sandrine Viollet’s Award

Imagine the task.  24 wooden blocks.  All sides covered with straw marquetry.  More than 100 custom colors were created by her for a  two year project encompassing more than 1500 hours.

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Turn all the blocks to the right and now the group looks like this:

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Once again the blocks are turned to reveal a side with an  incised alphabet:

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Another side of the blocks reveal:

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The fifth side of the blocks reveal:

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The sixth side shows the edges in orange squares :

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Sandrine Viollet receiving award from President Sarkozy

Sandrine Viollet receiving award from President Sarkozy

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The award presented to her by President Sarkozy:

 

Sandrine standing with her well deserved award:

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A stunning achievement for anyone.