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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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Artist: Gil Bruvel
The Wind
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...
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2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

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Stainless Steel

Mask #244
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...
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2010s Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

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Wood, Acrylic

Eclipsing the Darkness
By Gil Bruvel
Located in PARIS, FR
This fascinating work is a contemporary sculpture depicting a human face, created from carefully assembled pieces of wood. Each element, meticulously carved, varies in size to shape ...
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2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

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Wood

Mask #258
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...
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2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

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Wood

Waking Up
By Gil Bruvel
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking artwork features a relief sculpture of a human face, crafted with remarkable precision. The artist has thoughtfully chosen a palette of blues and reds that blend harmon...
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2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

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Wood

Waking Up
Waking Up
Price Upon Request
In the Forest
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...
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2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

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Wood

In the Present
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...
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2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

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Wood

BearBrick #8
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...
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2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

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Wood

Sunset Mind
By Gil Bruvel
Located in PARIS, FR
This captivating artwork features a serene face, sculpted from multiple wooden cubes, creating a fascinating three-dimensional illusion. The cubes, varying in size, come together to ...
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2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

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Sunset Mind
Sunset Mind
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River
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...
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2010s Post-Modern Gil Bruvel Art

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Stainless Steel

River
River
Price Upon Request
Flowing
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Located in PARIS, FR
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2010s Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

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Flowing
Flowing
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Cubic #4
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Located in PARIS, FR
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2010s Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

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Cubic #4
Cubic #4
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Dichotomy Chair - 21st Century, Contemporary, Sculpture, Stainless Steel
By Gil Bruvel
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Stainless steel sculpture Edition of 20 "I am an artist because it is the conduit to release the ideas and visuals I carry daily. Since I was a little boy I have pursued my own expl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

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Stainless Steel

The Descent - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Sculpture, Bronze
By Gil Bruvel
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Bronze sculpture Edition of 35
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

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Bronze

Flowing - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Sculpture, Stainless Steel
By Gil Bruvel
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Stainless steel sculpture Edition of 20
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

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Stainless Steel

Glimmer - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Sculpture, Stainless Steel
By Gil Bruvel
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Stainless steel sculpture Edition of 35
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

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Stainless Steel

The Descent - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Sculpture, Stainless Steel
By Gil Bruvel
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Stainless steel sculpture Edition of 35
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Gil Bruvel Art

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Stainless Steel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Gil Bruvel art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Gil Bruvel in metal, paint, acrylic paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Gil Bruvel art, so small editions measuring 10 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Eric Valat, Agnes Baillon, and Elisabeth Cibot. Gil Bruvel art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $9,542 and tops out at $49,930, while the average work can sell for $28,571.

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