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Gil Bruvel Art

French

Born in Sydney, Australia, in 1959, Gil Bruvel had French-born parents who moved the family back to the South of France when he was four years old. While taking drawing lessons at age nine and learning sculpture basics, Bruvel made the decision to spend his life creating art. He began working with oil paint at the age of 12, and the local environment had an enormous and lasting influence on his palette — he found himself inspired by the light and landscapes in this region, giving him luminous colors that he continues to use today. 

Bruvel's father, a cabinetmaker, introduced the budding artist to the inner workings of a wood workshop, including furniture design, its practical function and every aspect of handcrafting each piece. Taking this knowledge and experience with him, Bruvel began studying at an art restoration workshop in 1974, spending the next three years learning the techniques of the Old Masters and modern masters of fine art. Thereafter, he set up his studio in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where he worked until 1986, when he first made his way to the United States, making it his permanent residence in 1990. At that time, he started to experiment more with sculptures in bronze, mixed media and digital modeling, and he continued to learn about creative processes in artistic expression. He is currently creating functional art, sculptures and paintings. Gil Bruvel has been exhibiting his work since 1974 in various places around the world, including France, Monaco, England, Denmark, the Netherlands, Hungary, Japan, Singapore, New York, Florida, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, California and Hawaii.

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In My Mind Forever
In My Mind Forever

In My Mind Forever

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

Unique piece Burnt wood & acrylic painted

Category

2010s Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

The Wind Stainless Steel Sculpture, Post-Modern, Signed, Edition 21/35
The Wind Stainless Steel Sculpture, Post-Modern, Signed, Edition 21/35

The Wind Stainless Steel Sculpture, Post-Modern, Signed, Edition 21/35

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

This captivating sculpture depicts a face emerging from the material, appearing to come to life with surprising fluidity. Crafted from stainless steel, it is shaped into fine, undula...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Flowing
Flowing

Flowing

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

Limited edition sculpture Stainless Steel Can be displayed outside Number 7/20 available

Category

2010s Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Flowing Sculpture, Contemporary Acrylic on Wood, Circa 2010, Unframed
Flowing Sculpture, Contemporary Acrylic on Wood, Circa 2010, Unframed

Flowing Sculpture, Contemporary Acrylic on Wood, Circa 2010, Unframed

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

Unique and original sculpture by Gil Bruvel. From the iconic Mask sculpture series. Gil Bruvel is a visual artist who was born in 1959 in Sydney, he lives and works in Houston, Unit...

Category

2010s Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Mask #258 Wood Sculpture, Post-Modern, 3D Relief, 2010+, New
Mask #258 Wood Sculpture, Post-Modern, 3D Relief, 2010+, New

Mask #258 Wood Sculpture, Post-Modern, 3D Relief, 2010+, New

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

This remarkably innovative work features a face sculpted in relief from blocks of colored wood, creating a striking three-dimensional effect. Each block appears meticulously position...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood

In The Clouds
In The Clouds

In The Clouds

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

Unique piece In burnt wood & acrylic paint

Category

2010s Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood

Mask #169
Mask #169

Mask #169

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

Unique mural piece In burnt wood and acrylic painted Signed behind

Category

2010s Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Mask 148 Wall Sculpture: Contemporary Stacked Wood & Acrylic Paint
Mask 148 Wall Sculpture: Contemporary Stacked Wood & Acrylic Paint

Mask 148 Wall Sculpture: Contemporary Stacked Wood & Acrylic Paint

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

Wall sculpture - stacked and painted wood sticks, acrylic paint. Unique and original wall sculpture by Gil Bruvel. From the iconic Mask sculpture series. Gil Bruvel is a visual a...

Category

2010s Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Mask #166
Mask #166

Mask #166

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

Unique mural piece in burnt wood Acrylic painted

Category

2010s Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

Cubic #4 Contemporary Wood Sculpture, Abstract, Unframed, 2010+
Cubic #4 Contemporary Wood Sculpture, Abstract, Unframed, 2010+

Cubic #4 Contemporary Wood Sculpture, Abstract, Unframed, 2010+

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

Unique and original sculpture by Gil Bruvel. From the new Cubic sculpture series. Gil Bruvel is a visual artist who was born in 1959 in Sydney, he lives and works in Houston, United...

Category

2010s Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood

Mask #244 Contemporary Wall Sculpture, Stacked Wood & Acrylic, 2010+
Mask #244 Contemporary Wall Sculpture, Stacked Wood & Acrylic, 2010+

Mask #244 Contemporary Wall Sculpture, Stacked Wood & Acrylic, 2010+

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

Wall sculpture - stacked and painted wood sticks, acrylic paint. Unique and original wall sculpture by Gil Bruvel. From the iconic Mask sculpture series. Gil Bruvel is a visual a...

Category

2010s Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood, Acrylic

BearBrick #8 Sculpture, Stacked Wood and Paint, Post-Modern, 2010+
BearBrick #8 Sculpture, Stacked Wood and Paint, Post-Modern, 2010+

BearBrick #8 Sculpture, Stacked Wood and Paint, Post-Modern, 2010+

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

Original and unique sculpture, stacked wooden sticks and paint. Signed and titled on the back of the sculpture. This captivating work of art depicts a sculpture in the shape of a s...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood

In the Forest Sculpture, Wood, Post-Modern, 2010+, Unframed, 28x23 cm
In the Forest Sculpture, Wood, Post-Modern, 2010+, Unframed, 28x23 cm

In the Forest Sculpture, Wood, Post-Modern, 2010+, Unframed, 28x23 cm

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

This fascinating artwork depicts a serene face, sculpted from a complex assemblage of small three-dimensional wooden pieces. Each meticulously carved element contributes to the uniqu...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood

Post-Modern Wooden Sculpture, Unframed, 28x23 cm, 2010+
Post-Modern Wooden Sculpture, Unframed, 28x23 cm, 2010+

Post-Modern Wooden Sculpture, Unframed, 28x23 cm, 2010+

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

This fascinating artwork features a relief-sculpted face, composed of small wooden cubes assembled with exceptional precision. The varying shades of brown, pink, and green create a s...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Wood

River Stainless Steel Sculpture, Post-Modern, Signed, Edition 7/35
River Stainless Steel Sculpture, Post-Modern, Signed, Edition 7/35

River Stainless Steel Sculpture, Post-Modern, Signed, Edition 7/35

By Gil Bruvel

Located in PARIS, FR

This captivating sculpture stands out for its futuristic and organic aesthetic. Shaped in metal, it depicts a stylized human head with fluid curves and undulating patterns that evoke...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Original Gil Bruvel Erotic Bronze Sculpture, "The Messenger" Limited Edition

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