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The art of transformation

The cusp of perfection and imperfection in the theme of the work of artist 
Nicolette Bénard. This is a theme one finds in her jewellery as well as in her latest project ‘Project B’, a series of wall objects in plexiglass. 
 
Barbie
Beloved and detested by women of all ages. All that for sixty years already.
Barbie, a doll with an idealistic view of a female shape, who with a change of clothes, in an instant, can become what it’s owner wants her to be: flight attendant, amazone, model,.
For Nicolette, Barbie represents an illusion, a false reality: no woman can comply. 
Or maybe wants to comply. A Barbie does however, form the ideal object to re-shape and re-imagine.
With a wink and a healthy dose of humour, Nicolette works on her Barbies and transforms them to.... yes, to what exactly ?
The art of transformation

The cusp of perfection and imperfection in the theme of the work of artist 
Nicolette Bénard. This is a theme one finds in her jewellery as well as in her latest project ‘Project B’, a series of wall objects in plexiglass. 
 
Barbie
Beloved and detested by women of all ages. All that for sixty years already.
Barbie, a doll with an idealistic view of a female shape, who with a change of clothes, in an instant, can become what it’s owner wants her to be: flight attendant, amazone, model,.
For Nicolette, Barbie represents an illusion, a false reality: no woman can comply. 
Or maybe wants to comply. A Barbie does however, form the ideal object to re-shape and re-imagine.
With a wink and a healthy dose of humour, Nicolette works on her Barbies and transforms them to.... yes, to what exactly ?
The art of transformation

The cusp of perfection and imperfection in the theme of the work of artist 
Nicolette Bénard. This is a theme one finds in her jewellery as well as in her latest project ‘Project B’, a series of wall objects in plexiglass. 
 
Barbie
Beloved and detested by women of all ages. All that for sixty years already.
Barbie, a doll with an idealistic view of a female shape, who with a change of clothes, in an instant, can become what it’s owner wants her to be: flight attendant, amazone, model,.
For Nicolette, Barbie represents an illusion, a false reality: no woman can comply. 
Or maybe wants to comply. A Barbie does however, form the ideal object to re-shape and re-imagine.
With a wink and a healthy dose of humour, Nicolette works on her Barbies and transforms them to.... yes, to what exactly ?

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Covered flowers Sculpture

Nicolette Bénard

Netherlands

Sculpture, Clay on Other

Size: 5.5 W x 13.4 H x 3.9 D in

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Originally listed for $1,550

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The art of transformation The cusp of perfection and imperfection in the theme of the work of artist Nicolette Bénard. This is a theme one finds in her jewellery as well as in her latest project ‘Project B’, a series of wall objects in plexiglass. Barbie Beloved and detested by women of all ages. All that for sixty years already. Barbie, a doll with an idealistic view of a female shape, who with a change of clothes, in an instant, can become what it’s owner wants her to be: flight attendant, amazone, model,. For Nicolette, Barbie represents an illusion, a false reality: no woman can comply. Or maybe wants to comply. A Barbie does however, form the ideal object to re-shape and re-imagine. With a wink and a healthy dose of humour, Nicolette works on her Barbies and transforms them to.... yes, to what exactly ?

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Sculpture:

Clay on Other

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One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

5.5 W x 13.4 H x 3.9 D in

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Nicolette Bénard is a Dutch designer. After studying at the Vakschool Schoonhoven, she worked for many years as a gold and silversmith before transitioning to become a visual artist. With a wink and a healthy dose of humor, Nicolette turns her icons into handmade sculptures that are both intriguing and funny. Her artwork is an ode to the beauty of imperfection and invites interpretation and imagination. Nicolette’s art has received multiple awards, and she showcases her work at art exhibitions, galleries, and events around the world.

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