His deconstructed sculptures take on a variety of forms, but many of them are pieced together using thekintsugitechnique.

This Japanese method uses a special lacquer that is dusted or mixed with gold powder to mend the objects.

The philosophy behindkintsugialigns very well with one of the starting points of my practice, de Vriesremarks.

Bouke de Vries Guan Yin With a Nimbus of Saucers Porcelain Fragmented Sculpture

I believe that something damaged can still be beautiful.

I make a run at express that in my own way.

it’s possible for you to find more of the artists work via art galleryAdrian Sassoonand by visiting hiswebsite.

Bouke de Vries Reconfiguring Fragmented Ceramics Into Sculpture

Dutch artist Bouke de Vries creates magnificent sculptures from fragmented ceramics.

Through his deconstructed sculptures, he seeks to emphasize the beauty that lies in imperfection.

Watch this video to hear more about the philosophy and process behind his work.

Bouke de Vries Guan Yin With a Nimbus of Saucers Porcelain Fragmented Sculpture

Bouke de Vries Guan Yin in a Cloud of Shards Ceramic Fragmented Sculpture

Bouke de Vries Homeland Britain II Fragmented Earthenware Sculpture

Bouke de Vries Memory Vessel LXVII Fragmented Qing Dynasty Porcelain Sculpture

Bouke de Vries Tobacco Jar Garniture Glass and Fragmented Ceramic Sculpture