David Huycke
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Published: 07.03.2024
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Bio
David Huycke (Belgium, 1967) is a visual artist and researcher who explores a variety of media but is best known for his innovative approach to metalwork, more specifically the use of granulation in larger sculptural silver objects. In 2010 he earned his Ph.D. in Arts from the Hasselt University and the KULeuven with the project ‘The Metamorphic Ornament: Re-Thinking Granulation’, a practice-based research on the contemporary artistic relevance of the ancient technique of granulation. Huycke is now professor at the PXL-MAD School of Arts Hasselt and at the Faculty of Architecture and Arts at Hasselt University.His silver objects are included in numerous public collections worldwide. Furthermore, Huycke's work has been recognized with several awards, including the Bavarian State Prize for Contemporary Crafts in both 2007 and 2019, as well as the Robbe & Berking Prize at the 20th Silver Triennial in 2022.
His work is represented by Galerie Marzee and by Adrian Sassoon Ltd.
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Objects show themselves to the world and to us via their contours, shapes and colour. From a distance, these are the first things we see. Closer inspection reveals details, texture and subtle nuances./ David HuyckeDrawing inspiration from cosmic themes, David Huycke's artistic work blends scientific precision with artistic alchemy, innovating traditional granulation techniques. His aim is to convey the poetic essence of these enigmatic phenomena through silver, bringing their inspiration into our sphere of understanding. His sculptural pieces, often blurring the line between art and functional objects, embody stillness and naturalness. Renowned for pushing creative and material boundaries, Huycke's work evolves organically, resulting in sculptural pieces that transcend utilitarian origins.
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