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The beginnings of a stone sculpture

The beginnings of a stone sculpture

by Fen de Villiers | Sep 29, 2020 | Sculptor's reflections

Preparation before starting a stone work is like packing your kit for an adventure. Once you have started carving the stone, there is no way back. Careful plotting is vital for a successful...
Building the clay sketch for a stone sculpture

Building the clay sketch for a stone sculpture

by Bieke Van Eersel | Sep 23, 2020 | Sculptor's reflections

Fen is always looking for balance, harmony and power in his sculpture. In this video he shares his thoughts at the start of a new creation. We see the very beginning of a clay maquette, the base for a new stone...
The figure as a frame for form

The figure as a frame for form

by Bieke Van Eersel | Sep 23, 2020 | Sculptor's reflections

Fen is a figurative sculptor, but the figure is not his main concern. He uses the human form as a frame to contain shapes that radiate the right energy, power and movement. In this video Fen is working on the clay maquette for a stone...
Fine art sculpture: is this it?!

Fine art sculpture: is this it?!

by Fen de Villiers | Sep 22, 2020 | Introduction video, Views on culture

Over the years as a fine art sculptor, it has become clear to me that Postmodernism, the ruling art trend, leaves little to no room for real, substantial sculpture. If a piece of work is not ‘trendy’ or ‘conceptual’ or fighting a social justice...

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