Hans Op De Beeck’s Monochrome Sculptures: A World In Shades Of Gray (20 Pics)
Belgian artist Hans Op De Beeck masterfully embodies the philosophy of storytelling through silence. His mesmerizing, monochrome sculptures immerse viewers in a world of contemplation, where every detail speaks volumes without uttering a single word. With a distinctive blend of realism and surrealism, Op De Beeck creates poignant narratives that explore the human condition, memory, and the passage of time.
One of Op De Beeck’s most striking artistic choices is his exclusive use of monochrome. By stripping color from his works, he directs attention to form, texture, and emotion. This stark yet poetic aesthetic enhances the introspective nature of his sculptures, urging viewers to engage deeply with the subjects and scenes he presents.
Through his art, Op De Beeck reminds us that silence can be as powerful as words, and in the absence of color, we find a spectrum of meaning. His sculptures, frozen in monochrome, continue to whisper untold stories to those who take the time to listen.
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#1 “The Boatman”, 2020
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400×400×180 cm
Polyester, Steel, Wood, MDF, Epoxy, Glass fiber, Polyamide, Synthetic Gypsum, Coating, Reed, Glass, PA, Rubber, Bamboo
#2 “Dog”, 2019
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62×58×30 cm
Polyester, coating
#3 “Zhai-Liza (Mother’s Shoes)”, 2024
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72×72×114 cm
Polyester, polyamide, coating
#4 “The Cliff”, 2019
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420×940×291 cm
Steel, concrete, wood, polyester, styrofoam, coating
#5 “My Bed A Raft, The Room The Sea, And Then I Laughed Some Gloom In Me”, 2019
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400×400×114 cm
Polyester, polyurethane, steel, polyamide, epoxy, wood, coating
#6 “Tatiana (Butterfly)”, 2017
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79×50×156 cm
Polyester, wood, polyamide
#7 “Dancer”, 2019
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110×110×146 cm
Polyester, Steel, Coating
#8 “The Conversation”, 2019
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81×83×148 cm
Wood, polyester, coating
#9 “Zhai-Liza (Angel)”, 2024
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52×59×81 cm
Polyester, polyamide, coating
#10 “Silent Piano”, 2015
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155×200×146 cm
Wood, polyester, plaster, coating
#11 “After Work”, 2021
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35×35× 131 cm
Wood, polyamide, coating
#12 “Girl, Asleep”, 2021
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36×41×78 cm
Wood, polyester, metal, polyamide, coating
#13 “Hélène”, 2023
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90×142×110,5 cm
MDF, polyester, coating
#14 “Timo”, 2018
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80×50×150 cm
Polyester, Wood, Steel, Coating
#15 “Timo (Marbles)”, 2018
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42×67×65 cm
Polyester, Glass, Coating
#16 “Vanitas Table (The Coral Piece)”, 2021
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Polyester, plaster, polyamide, metal, PU, wood, coating
#17 “Brian (Rock)”, 2020
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94×68×150 cm
Polyester, Glass, Metal, Coating
#18 “Celeste (Smoking)”, 2020
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40×40×167 cm
Wood, polyamide, stainless steel, coating
#19 “Happy Birthday”, 2020
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225×210×105 cm
Wood, steel, polyamide, polyester, coating
#20 “Maurice”, 2024
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50,5×127,5×128 cm
Polyester, polyamide, aluminum, coating
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