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SAGG PORTAL, 1990 MARINE STAINLESS STEEL 144X288X72 IN. | 3,7X7,3X1,8 M.
IMAGE: HER MAJESTY QUEEN BEATRIX (NOW PRINCESS BEATRIX) WITH MR. AND MRS. GERARD
MEULENSTEEN, FOUNDERS OF THE DANUBIANA ART MUSEUM IN BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA. THE
MUSEUM HOUSES 15 SCULPTURES BY VAN DE BOVENKAMP.
FINE ART CULTURE CRESCENDO, 1984 MARINE STAINLESS STEEL, 24X16X6 FT. | 7.3X4,9X1,8 M.

BOB MARLEY, BRONZE, MULTI PATINA 83X36X22 IN. | 210X90X60 CM. 

ORACLE, 2016 PATINA BRONZE 99X60X25 IN. | 2,5X1,5X0,6 M., THE SMITH CENTER, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA.

HANS VAN DE BOVENKAMP

Lives and works in Sagaponack, NY, United States of America
http://www.vandebovenkamp.com | Wiki: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Van_de_Bovenkamp

'When you look at my art, you see my heart' metal surfaces creates a sense of movement, making each piece
Hans Van de Bovenkamp, a Sagaponack-based sculptor and painter, a living, breathing entity. This reflective quality also serves as a
is a towering figure in the realm of contemporary visual arts. His metaphor for introspection, encouraging viewers to see themselves
work, characterized by monumental stainless steel sculptures and their environment in a new light.
and abstract forms, bridges the gap between the tangible and the One of the most striking aspects of Van de Bovenkamp's work is his
transcendent, inviting viewers into a dialogue with space, light, and ability to create a sense of sacred space. Drawing inspiration from
the metaphysical. ancient myths, religious symbols, and natural forms, his sculptures
Van de Bovenkamp's sculptures are not merely objects; they are often evoke a sense of the divine. Pieces like "Stargazer" and his
experiences. His use of stainless steel, with its reflective surfaces, various "Portal" series are not just physical structures but gateways
transforms his works into dynamic entities that interact with their to other realms of thought and emotion. They invite viewers to
surroundings. The interplay of light and shadow on the polished pause, reflect, and connect with something greater than themselves.

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