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Filip Philippe | |
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| Born | 21 June 1952 Veurne, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Website | filipphilippe |
Filip Philippe (born 21 June 1952) is a Belgian visual artist known for his diverse oeuvre spanning from abstract over concept to absurd art. He describes himself as a philosophical painter using plastic art as a way to expres his ideas. Using signs and symbols he tries to transcend and engage with the viewer.
Early life and education
editFilip Philippe was born in Veurne on 21 June 1952. Both his parent were Flemish and lived in Koksijde along the belgian coast. Philippe was raised in Koksijde and studied Greek and Latin religions in Veurne. From 1982 until 1988 he took art courses starting with graphics and drawing. He later gained more knowledge in the fields of painting, sculpting and art theories at the academy.
After his academic period his personal tutor, Batis, continued teaching him the arts for more than ten years. This way, Filip Philippe was taught the techniques of the old masters, which he partly applies in his contemporary art.
Oeuvre
editIn Filip Philippe’s diverse body of work, several distinct themes emerge. Alongside the central theme present in each piece. One prominent theme is the artist’s personal connection to his loved ones, including his mother, women, and the animal world, reflecting a focus on existential themes.[1][2]
For example the work titled "My Mother," features a polished frame, luxurious Japanese satin, and a rusted nail. Philippe expresses his love for his mother in a unique manner, yet some viewers who do not understand his art might dismiss it as an empty piece of paper, perceiving it as a slight against his mother.
His oeuvre invites the viewer to engage with his art. For example in the work 'most beautiful', Philippe presents a dilemma without imposing a specific interpretation. Instead, viewers are encouraged to find their own meanings, whether they are drawn to the copper color, the composition, or see reflections of themselves in the copper and zinc pieces. The possibilities for interpretation are as varied as the viewers themselves.
His art can be described as magic realism, with an emphasis on the intrinsic meaning rather than the external appearance or the colors within the abstract form. This meaning is conveyed through a range of symbols that may be either intentionally or unintentionally integrated into his work.
For instance, Philippe often incorporates the number ‘7’ in a non-figurative context, using its symbolic significance as the focal point of the image. The number ‘7’ is imbued with meanings such as spirituality, inner wisdom, enlightenment, mystique, intuition, introspection, contemplation, and collective consciousness. It also represents isolation, philosophy, perfection, worthiness, boundary-setting, inner strength, and perseverance.
Art market
editAccording to artprice.com Filip Philippe's works have been sold at public auction 12 times, mostly in the Print-Multiple category. The oldest sale listed on our site concerns the work I Can't Sign presented in 1998 at Sotheby's (Print-Multiple) and the most recent concerns the work Interaction presented in 2023 (Print-Multiple).[3] His most expensive painting sold on auction was lovers and was sold for €2200 hammerprice with Bernaerts auctioneers.[4]
Exhibitions
editReferences
edit- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:0was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "THE ARTIST | FILIPPHILIPPE". filipphilippe.jouwweb.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Filip PHILIPPE (1952) Estimer. Prix aux enchères. Cote, acheter, vendre - Artprice". Artprice.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "'lovers', vente aux enchères de filip philippe". Artprice.com (in French). Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Affiche : Filip Philippe. Plastische - Literaire Kunst. Casino-Kursaal Oostende. 30/03-14/04/1991 | De Plate". www.deplate.be. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "expo Filip Philippe in Koksijde". UiTinVlaanderen (in Dutch). 2024-03-22. Retrieved 2024-08-27.