Olivier Duhamel

Artist Bio

Olivier Duhamel is a contemporary sculptor creating figurative works imbued with a delicate balance of beauty, sensuality, and emotional depth. Working primarily in bronze and laser-cut materials, his works capture the nuances of the human form with a soft intensity, allowing the viewer to engage with each sculpture’s subtle expression and gesture.

For Duhamel, the essence of his work lies in the beauty of his subjects, aiming to convey an emotive connection with the viewer. In his own words, he is “trying to capture the beauty and sensuality” of his subjects, with the primary aim of creating a sense of enchantment, rather than an analytical approach to the human figure. This pursuit of beauty is not merely aesthetic; it is tied to a sense of mastery over material and form, where he considers every detail in service to the intensity and emotional resonance of the work. Compositionally, Duhamel’s figures occupy a space between stillness and motion, inviting reflection on the subtleties of human expression and interaction. While his works often evoke a sense
of calm or pause, they also carry an underlying energy, as though he is capturing the figure in moments of transition, balance, or contemplation. This delicate tension is central to Duhamel’s approach; his work explores form while holding a fleeting, often intimate, moment in suspension.

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