SculptorGil Bruvelis pushing the limits of his craft with a new set of pixelated portraits.
In this exhibit, Bruvel’s sculptures are paired with painted portraits by Italian artistSilvio Porzionato.
Bruvel’s relationship with wood began thanks to his father, who was a cabinetmaker.
The sculptor uses a wood-burning technique called yakisugito treat his wood naturally.
Brushing the ash away from the surface exposes the accentuated pattern of the wood grain, he shares.
This is of interest to me in relation to the subject matter of the faces, which are meditative.
But Bruvel’s work is not limited to wood.
The exhibition also highlights hisFlowseries, which are sculptures rendered in steel.
Here, the faces are built up of strips and strands of steel.
Masterfully molded, these individual pieces build up the facial features.
Again playing with texture, the final result is surprisingly soft given the hardness of the material.
The end results are sculptures that are undeniably unique and evocative.
Face to Faceis currently on view atGalerie Montemartein Paris until May 14, 2022.
Gil Bruvel’s pixelated wood sculptures of faces are on view in a new exhibition in Paris.
Their pixelated forms are painted in colorful gradients to represent inner emotions.
Bruvel also works in steel, creating portraits from flowing forms.
