NU in solid Oak Wood by Didier Guillon

Introducing NU by Didier Guillon, a masterpiece inspired by the Greek bust in Carlo Scarpa's iconic House on the Grand Canal in Venice. This sculptural work reimagines the classical forms of ancient sculpture through a bold dialogue between two worlds—one rooted in the purity of classical representation, and the other shaped by contemporary sensibilities.

Crafted from solid oak wood, this bust fuses the classical and the contemporary in a striking display of hyper-realistic classicism with a modern twist. The sketches, drawn with pencil on the pages of the New York Times—one of Didier's favorite mediums—trace the evolution of the Mediterranean figure from its traditional silhouette to an abstract, geometric abstraction.

Designed as a three-dimensional puzzle, the bust’s fragmented parts come together, preserving the pectoral bones as a symbol of strength and continuity. What emerges is a reflection of the body in all its raw, potent power. Through this work, Didier Guillon captures the idea of metamorphosis—a transformation of rigorous lines into a playful geometry, embodying the very essence of contemporary artistic expression. The result is a piece that invites both contemplation and transformation, reminding us of the power of both past and present to shape the future.

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