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Fen de Villiers

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Fine Art Sculptor Passionate about strong aesthetics and powerful archetypes. Challenging aesthetic relativism.

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🧵1/4 ‘Momentum’, the knightly figure riding a motorcycle, has always held a special place in my body of work. The piece was born out of my love for dynamism and forward motion; few of my works speak so directly to the Futurists. The straight lines drawn through the composition show the expansion of raw energy. That force driven forward is still the essence of my entire practice today. ‘Momentum’ - bronze - 2021 - 21.7 x 5.5 x 7.1 inches

🧵1/4 ‘Momentum’, the knightly figure riding a motorcycle, has always held a special place in my body of work. The piece was born out of my love for dynamism and forward motion; few of my works speak so directly to the Futurists. The straight lines drawn through the composition show the expansion of raw energy. That force driven forward is still the essence of my entire practice today. ‘Momentum’ - bronze - 2021 - 21.7 x 5.5 x 7.1 inches

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Boxers - a gesture study for a new series exploring the dynamism and vitality of boxing.

Boxers - a gesture study for a new series exploring the dynamism and vitality of boxing.

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The Sower - early concept sketch Thrilled to finally share this project I have been working on for a while. "The Sower" will stand around 8ft tall in the Biltmore Walk development in Greenville, South Carolina. This weekend I will be showing the artistic vision and concept behind this exciting public sculpture project at Artisphere in Greenville. Thanks to the city and Keene Development Group for hosting me!

The Sower - early concept sketch Thrilled to finally share this project I have been working on for a while. "The Sower" will stand around 8ft tall in the Biltmore Walk development in Greenville, South Carolina. This weekend I will be showing the artistic vision and concept behind this exciting public sculpture project at Artisphere in Greenville. Thanks to the city and Keene Development Group for hosting me!

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1/4 Prometheus at this smaller scale in wax has been a labour of love. Getting all the intricacies of line and curve has kept me engaged for weeks. In such a format I don't think I have ever reached this level of refinement. Dimensions: 10.4 x 4.9 x 11.8 inches

1/4 Prometheus at this smaller scale in wax has been a labour of love. Getting all the intricacies of line and curve has kept me engaged for weeks. In such a format I don't think I have ever reached this level of refinement. Dimensions: 10.4 x 4.9 x 11.8 inches

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Bowden was so real for this.

Bowden was so real for this.

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I have been working on this aesthetic research and development question: if a monument to space flight were ever made, what would be the best manner to capture the smoke, fire and energetic force during the process of take-off/flight. I was thinking a sort of volumetric geometry seen here in this basic mock-up. Do you see it?

I have been working on this aesthetic research and development question: if a monument to space flight were ever made, what would be the best manner to capture the smoke, fire and energetic force during the process of take-off/flight. I was thinking a sort of volumetric geometry seen here in this basic mock-up. Do you see it?

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If I was creating a monument to Industry, this would be the visual direction. Channelling Lee Lawrie while developing this maquette.

If I was creating a monument to Industry, this would be the visual direction. Channelling Lee Lawrie while developing this maquette.

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The most contrived nonsense is made when you are creating with the expectations of other people. The focus must be on the work, the vision, and after that you let it go. The audience makes of it what they will. David Bowie said it best and it is completely true.

The most contrived nonsense is made when you are creating with the expectations of other people. The focus must be on the work, the vision, and after that you let it go. The audience makes of it what they will. David Bowie said it best and it is completely true.

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32,509 views • 1 month ago

Blade Runner 2049 nailed it before anyone was truly paying attention. The Memory Maker scene is the clearest visual metaphor for AI as a creative tool: extraordinary capability, but nothing without the human vision directing it.

Blade Runner 2049 nailed it before anyone was truly paying attention. The Memory Maker scene is the clearest visual metaphor for AI as a creative tool: extraordinary capability, but nothing without the human vision directing it.

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111,336 views • 6 months ago

Thrilled to unveil the completed Prometheus. The first edition is en route to Monaco, becoming part of a prestigious collection. A milestone moment for this labour of love.

Thrilled to unveil the completed Prometheus. The first edition is en route to Monaco, becoming part of a prestigious collection. A milestone moment for this labour of love.

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143,385 views • 2 years ago

Moving forward with commissioned sculpture. Cleaning up the lines on the clay positive. Next stage going into hard casting wax for further shape correction, then into bronze. Influences: Vorticism, Futurism and Art Deco

Moving forward with commissioned sculpture. Cleaning up the lines on the clay positive. Next stage going into hard casting wax for further shape correction, then into bronze. Influences: Vorticism, Futurism and Art Deco

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168,177 views • 3 years ago

It has arrived, IM7 The Culture Stone. An artistic deep dive combined with a deeply personal story of Mark Granza. Glad to see further thought and energy going into our creative sphere. IM—1776

It has arrived, IM7 The Culture Stone. An artistic deep dive combined with a deeply personal story of Mark Granza. Glad to see further thought and energy going into our creative sphere. IM—1776

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58,425 views • 11 months ago

My next major sculpture entitled Tackle is now complete! An early showing of it can be seen in our group exhibition “Power and Intimacy” which will be open to the public in the heart of London this week. Looking forward to meeting many followers and supporters soon - DM me for location!

My next major sculpture entitled Tackle is now complete! An early showing of it can be seen in our group exhibition “Power and Intimacy” which will be open to the public in the heart of London this week. Looking forward to meeting many followers and supporters soon - DM me for location!

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36,731 views • 11 months ago

The time is right to grab back at the solidity, dynamism and force last seen in the American Art Deco period. I see the potential for a true revival that will once again bring a fresh, life affirming and future oriented vision.

The time is right to grab back at the solidity, dynamism and force last seen in the American Art Deco period. I see the potential for a true revival that will once again bring a fresh, life affirming and future oriented vision.

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21,345 views • 1 year ago

Our exhibition and collective gets further coverage, this time going out on live TV. Thank you GB News

Our exhibition and collective gets further coverage, this time going out on live TV. Thank you GB News

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14,945 views • 10 months ago

Wyndham Lewis - The Essential Purposes of Art (1951 audio recording) All aesthetically interested individuals you may find this informative.

Wyndham Lewis - The Essential Purposes of Art (1951 audio recording) All aesthetically interested individuals you may find this informative.

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20,693 views • 2 years ago

Remember that time when artists came together and actually stood for something?

Remember that time when artists came together and actually stood for something?

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12,486 views • 3 years ago

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