A French native, Maddy studied Art History and Archeology at university which deepened their love for art and its rich history.
They were particularly drawn to stone carving and the restoration of historical monuments.
They spent the next 5 years working as an apprentice stone carver, sculptor, and restorer of Historical Monuments, mostly in Paris.  They immersed themself in carving, all the while falling in love with stones. This time in their life had a lasting influence on their own art.
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In 2012, at the end of their first year as an apprentice, Maddy won the prestigious French 'Award Future Artistic Careers' from the 'National Institute of the Arts Careers'.  They passed their Diploma with distinction as a 'Stone Mason Specialized Sculptor, and Restorator of Historical Monuments'.
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In November 2015 Maddy traveled to New Zealand to discover a new culture, art, and influence. Almost immediately they were invited to participate in three local sculpture symposiums in Westport, Hokitika and Greymouth, and were commissioned for two sculptures for the Reefton community. Bringing European style to New Zealand stone, they created a fusion of the two worlds and never looked back. 
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In August 2016, They discovered their love for jade carving. Kawakawa Stone Limited was created with Nick.  Since then, they have traveled the world, creating work and hunting for different Jade sources.  
Through these travels, Maddy has discovered different jade cultures and arts, which has influenced their work and grown their practice. Every trip has been “eye opening” into endless sources of inspiration, ideas, and techniques.
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In 2017, Maddy participated in the International Jade Competition 'Zi Gang Bei' in Suzhou, China, and received a Gold Medal for her piece 'Ocean'.
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In 2019, Maddy participated again in the 'Zi Gang Bei' Festival in China and received another Gold Medal for her piece 'The Spring Puzzle'.