Reinhoud d'Haese
Reinhoud d’Haese (Belgium, 1928–2007), often known simply as Reinhoud, was a sculptor and metalworker associated with the CoBrA movement. Renowned for his whimsical, surreal figures crafted from metal and other materials, his works blend humor and fantasy. Reinhoud’s playful and expressive creations have earned him international acclaim.
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The shapes I create speak of the chaos and whimsy of the human spirit—fragile, absurd, and endlessly resilient.
- Reinhoud D'Haese
- Reinhoud D'Haese
Reinhoud D’haese’s works were primarily surrealist outputs depicting small-scale figures performing various activities; Le Contramaitre is just one of the many quirky figures created and exhibited.
Initially, his preferred material was copper, but he eventually went on to explore and create with a variety of other materials throughout his career, namely pewter and glass. D’haese met Pierre Alechinsky in the early 50’s and subsequently displayed a lot of his works at CoBrA exhibits – his sculptures, often inspired by fairy-tale figures, are usually displayed together in a scene that depicts some form of human activity.
Initially, his preferred material was copper, but he eventually went on to explore and create with a variety of other materials throughout his career, namely pewter and glass. D’haese met Pierre Alechinsky in the early 50’s and subsequently displayed a lot of his works at CoBrA exhibits – his sculptures, often inspired by fairy-tale figures, are usually displayed together in a scene that depicts some form of human activity.
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