Robust Simplicity – Timeless “Horned Animals” Sculpted by Gé Pellini
Be they rhinoceros or bulls, a French artist, Gé Pellini, perfectly sculpts the power and beauty of horned animals. From marble to bronze, he carves abstract forms to represent animals’ majestic styles as stories eulogized in epic poetry. Bursting through the simple lines are elegant shapes representing Gé’s sense of vivid perfection, exhibiting the robust puissance of the animals. Because of human cultural advancement and deprioritization of the natural world, the original appearance and inner spirit of animals have been neglected if not forgotten; but Gé’s superb skills have restored their primal origins and further given them sacred meanings. Gé’s pursuit of artistic excellence and his deep understanding of the subject matter creates unparalleled masterpieces that reawaken awe and respect for these animals.
We are thrilled to be able to present Gé’s productions for they represent a succession of dynamic animals abounding in sublime postures and powerful strength. Gé’s words are like his sculptures, simple, direct, and yet impactful.
Q: What is the main theme you want to convey in your sculptures and why?
A: I regularly work on the theme of the bull and the rhinoceros.
The rhinoceros is for me one of the testimonies of the carelessness of men.
This animal is a victim, like many other animals, of the imbecility of the human being and it disappears from it quickly.
And the bull is a symbol of power and especially of rebirth. It’s time to change and be reborn better.
Q: What is your favorite material when sculpting and why?
A: Marble, a precious material.
And bronze because it offers me the possibility of creating solid and robust works like these animals.
Q: The lines and shapes of your sculptures are simple but have a bold and dynamic strength. How do you achieve this transformation?
A: It’s a long preliminary study, a lot of design research. Simplifying a model is very complex, you should not make it difficult to read the work and its figurative part.
Q: Why do you choose animals as your main subject when sculpting? Before sculpting, do you study a specific animal? If so, what characteristics of the animal appeal to you the most?
A: Yes, the human subject no longer interests me.
I observe the animal, draw it, and redraw it, then I let time pass, I forget it, then I resume my memory work. I create with my memories, the essential…
Q: Is there a particular artist or work of art that inspires you?
A: I visit a lot of exhibitions. I like to see the creations but I want to forget them so as not to copy them. I want to obtain personal work with a minimum of influence.
Q: Where can people see your sculptures and do you have any upcoming exhibitions that you would like to share with our readers?
A: My next big exhibition will be in June, Artmundi gallery, place des Vosges in Paris.
Otherwise, you can contact me via email by visiting my site or Instagram.
I will be happy to meet you.
