Dominique Pouchain, born in Dieulefit in 1956, initially began his career as a craftsman in utilitarian pottery before transitioning to animal sculptures, characterized by the distinctive matte, deep-textured black oxide he uses. His success at the Salon des Ateliers d'Arts in Paris in 1985 led to gallery representation and a focus on sculptural work starting in 1989. Known for his animal silhouettes, Pouchain is now embracing abstraction in his creations, hinting at a departure from concrete forms. In addition to his sculptures, he collaborates with a foundry to produce bronzes and creates monotypes using various techniques. Pouchain's stylized and rounded lines have gained recognition, with his bestiary pieces finding a place in numerous collections throughout France.

Dominique Pouchain  continues a family tradition—ceramics passed down from father to son. The son of Jean Pouchain, he works primarily in stoneware, blending functional forms with a poetic, sculptural language. Influenced at times by the spirit of the 1950s, his work draws on the aesthetics of mid-century modernism while remaining deeply personal. His world is inhabited by a playful bestiary—stylized animals and figures that evoke childhood memories, distant places, and familiar landscapes. There's humor, tenderness, and a quiet depth in his forms, whether utilitarian or purely artistic. Pouchain shapes clay as others write poetry—through instinct, emotion, and craftsmanship refined over generations.