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Uploaded: 02/20/18 7:44 AM GMT
Facade 04
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This image was taken on the occasion of the contemporary art festival 'Facade', held in 2017 (July, 14th till November, 5th) in Middelburg, Zeeland, The Netherlands.

If you check-out this link you'll see a map. The depicted contemporary artwork is # 15.

Further details (provided by the festival-organization):

The Dutch artist Folkert de Jong (Egmond aan Zee, 1972) shows people in a double form. Man is an actor in the play that Folkert carefully directs; colorful, niggering and sometimes triumphant. And at the same time, he also reveals the miserable, vulnerable side. If there's something his polyurethane statues make clear, it's that everything has another side to it. That is also the case for the portraits of the three Middelburg clergymen, that he's installed in the shade of the Oostkerk (East Church). In that religious environment, these statues can be interpreted as a dilemma; is religion merely an enriching inspiration or can it also be depressing and worrying?

PS: referring to the middle part of the narrative of this one, I hope to be back soon!

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.Dunstickin
02/20/18 9:22 AM GMT
Good carving of this character...he looks like he was pulled into this century from the past!
Well spotted and captured
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::mesmerized
02/20/18 9:23 AM GMT
Oh yes, your surgery date is coming up...will be thinking of you SEA and wishing you all the best...meanwhile, another interesting sculpture here...the artist has achieved his objective in skillfully portraying the contrasting emotions of the subject...and a great capture by you.
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::Lin_O
02/20/18 10:20 AM GMT
beaetiful carving,the authur is a good carver
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::Ramad
02/20/18 12:39 AM GMT
Good job on that carving and a nice capture of it Cornelius. I am sure that you will be soon back with us after your surgery.
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::tigger3
02/20/18 2:30 PM GMT
I think they did a terrific job on this carving, wood carving is an art work that sets apart from other works I think, I like the work they did here. You did a good job on this take my friend. My thoughts will be with you my dear friend, I do hope it brings you the results that I know you want so much. I will drop you a line from time to time, but will wait on doing so. Prayers from me to you! tigs=^..^=
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::Nikoneer
02/20/18 2:48 PM GMT
He looks like an old Dutch Master, right down to the high hat and ruffled collar.

-Nik
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::trixxie17
02/20/18 4:34 PM GMT
This is really exceptional wood carving Mr. C. - will keep you in my thought and prayers for a good outcome on your surgery.
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::biffobear
02/20/18 8:08 PM GMT
That's a great looking face...R.
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.icedancer
02/20/18 11:31 PM GMT
You will be in my thoughts and prayers that everything improves with the upcoming surgery. Really like this statue and looks like it's made of wood not a harder substance. I check in with you later on.
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::LynEve
02/21/18 12:22 AM GMT
Oh I do wish you well Cornelius and look forward to your return when you are feeling up to it. Kia Kaha my friend.

A fine photo of this artwork :)
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.koca
02/22/18 7:41 AM GMT
How unusual face. You really have an eye for such interesting things.
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.0930_23
02/22/18 7:21 PM GMT
He looks like he just poked his head out of a manhole cover, SEA.
Good luck to you and look forward to your return.

OFT


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