Olivier Duhamel

A New Zealander since 1986, French born Olivier Duhamel lives on Waiheke Island Near Auckland (New Zealand) with his wife Marie-France and their 3 children.

A self taught hobbyist and long time recreational draughtsman Mr. Duhamel has been a student of Chrystèle Legardinier (etching on copper plates – 1985) and of David Reid (sculptor and founder -2006). He has been a member of the Catherine Mitchell Life Drawing group since 2004.

His principal inspiration is the female nude which he depicts using graphite pencil on paper with great attention to details. Since 2006, Olivier Duhamel also makes small figurative bronze sculptures. The rapid success of these classical and elegant figurines convinces him to become a full time sculptor.

Like few other sculptors, Olivier Duhamel casts his bronze himself in his Waiheke workshop. This allows him to keep full control over the entire creative process. He prides himself on the quality of his castings.

Olivier Duhamel creations do not convey any particular message, do not attempt any conceptual or symbolist exploration, nor do they search to be innovative at all cost. They are rather trying to simply capture the beauty and sensuality of his subjects.

He is also the author of the famous and irreverant 'boobs casting manual'
His bronze works are sold in galleries across New Zealand and in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Paris and Nantes.

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