Australian-born French painter Gil Bruvel explores the depths of the human psyche in his ongoing sculpture series "Bent Lines". He uses a simple medium (brightly colored sticks) and combines them into his pixelated sculptural forms to express complex human emotions.
Bruvels piece features a three-dimensional relief pattern that appears to be pressed in from the back. Viewed from the front, many of Bruvels sculptures depict serene human faces, but from the back, the sticks look like a burst of vibrant color, representing an explosion of inner thoughts.
You can experience these artworks in a new light from every angle. Although many of Bruvels works depict realistic human faces, some of his more recent works have been inspired by emojis. Many of us use these simple emotional graphics when communicating online, but Bruvels work emphasizes the true intention and emotional expression behind these modern symbols.
Artist Gil Bruvel explores the depths of the human psyche in his ongoing sculpture series Curved Lines.
They are made of painted sticks and feature a pensive face on one side and abstract colors on the back.
Each layer of sticks reflects a different level of thought.
His latest work highlights the feelings behind everyday emojis.
Other, more abstract works reflect the terrain created by nature.
