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Alice Vander VennenForte I - modern, brass, copper, stone, nylon, contemporary wall sculpture2023
2023
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Enigmatic and engaging, Alice Vander Vennen’s contemporary compositions always tell a story. Created by hand, this intricately detailed mixed media piece is made from an eclectic assortment of ‘found’ objects—copper, wire, stones, grape vine, piano hammers, archival and new fabrics. Vander Vennen often uses the form of a canoe, as she does here to suggest life’s journey. ‘Forte means ‘something one excels at’ in English and ‘strong’ in French. May be hanged vertically or horizontally, singularly or as part of a handsome grouping. One of a series.
“The assembled sculptural form may be reminiscent of a quilt, a canoe or a totem.” Alice Vander Vennen
Alice Vander Vennen has worked as a professional artist since 1980. A child of immigrant parents who experienced war-torn Holland, Alice has used her art to capture stories of loss and hope; courage and strength. First trained as a sculptor at Calvin College, USA, with further training at the Ontario College of Art and Design, Alice now works in three-dimensional assemblage, participating in numerous exhibitions throughout North America. Her work is held in public, private and corporate collections in Canada, the US and abroad.
- Creator:Alice Vander Vennen (1957, Canadian)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Width: 61 in (154.94 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Bloomfield, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU29114428492
Alice Vander Vennen
Alice Vander Vennen has worked as a professional artist since 1980. A child of immigrant parents who experienced war-torn Holland, Alice has used her art to capture stories of loss and hope; courage and strength. First trained as a sculptor at Calvin College, USA, with further training at the Ontario College of Art and Design, Alice now works in three-dimensional assemblage, participating in numerous exhibitions throughout North America. Her work is held in public, private and corporate collections in Canada, the US and abroad.
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