Gustave Nouel - Old Sculptures
Experimental three dimentional work, masks, sculptures, etc.
dated 1978 until 2004, react to the artist (click on an image to enlarge an artwork)
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Monumental study2004 |
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The flag and anthem og Aruba inspired me for a monument of the two composers (Padu And Rufo) coming out of the 'Rock representing Aruba'. Together playing the piano... or something representing this , with the flag in the background. It should be at least life-size of course, if ever realized! The inspiration and first drawings from Nouel for this monument originate from 1986! |
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Timeless beauty in wax2003 |
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Wax model that can be realized in most any technique or material desired. One can also be the (live) model for an artwork in most any 'normal' size or way... |
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Fantasy model in clay2001 |
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Projection of a 'dream' in clay, painted in bronze... |
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Myth of the mermaid...2000 |
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Why are people fascinated by stories and fantasy? This is a fantasy, an abstraction without model created in clay... Since the first halucinations the mermaid was an almost timeless icon... half woman half fish, an enigma worth penetrating! |
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Buste of Betico1996 |
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A sample to be reproduced in any relevant material desired by the Betico foundation that is paying foreigners but have no money to pay me for my artworks they bought ten years ago! With pain in my heart I stopped working with them untill I am paid what they owe me... |
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Mask from Betico in Bronze1996 |
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Aruba and Betico cannot be separated, even if one does not agree about his liberation facts, it is the mythical symbol of this new country and it's new identity! |
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Mask from Tata Cultural1996 |
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Padu del Caribe is considered the cultural father of Aruba, whatever that may be, and the Aruban Anthem is a great part from his hand... My uncle Padu Lampe, is real family from my mother's side, just like my uncle Cola is family from my fathers side. It seems I had was born with artistic roots from both sides |
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Lady in Gold1981 |
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An inspiring model was eternalized in Gold in my academic period. Similar sculptures can be made in different materials as a commission! |
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Selfportrait in Gold1980 |
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Selfportrait in Gold is made from a goldpainted head on a piece of Aruban Rock with the wooden heart from a cactus painted in bronze... of course this is very personal and not for sale! |
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Selfportrait in Polyester1980 |
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An academical experiment with mixed pigments to create a painted sculpture. Of course not for sale... |
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Male model study in wax1979 |
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In my AKI academy years the 3D model was a way to explore and penetrate the secrets of form... Here is one of the idealized studies in which I tried to project myself... |
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Black female reclining...1978 |
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Experiments with abstraction and color and in this case mixed media, can be part of my quest for idealized beauty! |