Wim Delvoye's Gothic Hybrids Span Brussels and Paris
Belgian artist Wim Delvoye's works are currently featured in two exhibitions: one at the Palais des beaux-arts in Brussels from October 20 to January 23, and another at Galerie Guy Pieters in Paris, running from October 21 to November 20, 2010. The Paris venue highlights historical pieces, while the Brussels exhibition presents new creations, including 'Hélixes christiques' and Gothic-inspired art. Delvoye employs digital techniques to blend sacred and secular cultures. Notable pieces in Brussels comprise polished bronze sculptures inspired by the myth of Daphne and Chloe, models of chapels, sculptural torsions, and the ongoing 'Tour' project. Additionally, a permanent installation of a laser-cut steel cement truck has been placed in the former port area of Brussels. Delvoye's past works often explore religious motifs and Flemish heritage.
Key facts
- Exhibitions at Palais des beaux-arts de Bruxelles (Oct 20–Jan 23) and Galerie Guy Pieters Paris (Oct 21–Nov 20, 2010)
- Brussels shows recent Gothic-inspired works and 'Hélixes christiques'
- Paris gallery presents historical works from late 1980s
- Delvoye uses CAD, 3D modeling, and laser cutting
- Core concept is hybridization of sacred and profane
- Brussels includes polished bronze twisted sculptures referencing Daphne and Chloe
- Three major series: chapel models, sculptural torsions, and 'Tour' project
- Permanent public cement truck sculpture installed in Brussels port district
- 'St. Stephanus I' is a football goal with stained glass nets
- 'Cabinets' series features circular saws painted like Delftware
Entities
Artists
- Wim Delvoye
Institutions
- Palais des beaux-arts de Bruxelles
- Galerie Guy Pieters
- Guggenheim
- Musée Rodin
Locations
- Brussels
- Paris
- Nice
- Venice
- Belgium
- Flanders
Sources
- artpress —