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Max Bor Art
Product description
Yolande Ide (1931)
Circa 1960s
This terracotta sculpture captures a raw yet refined beauty that embodies the spirit of Art Brut, presenting a figure that feels both grounded and dreamlike. With its weathered texture and visible strokes, the piece embraces imperfection as an essential quality, drawing us closer to its authentic, unpolished form. The artist, working with rich patinas and a deep, textured surface, reveals not only the contours of the figure but also a deeply emotive expression, evoking themes of resilience and introspection.
The choice of a deep, muted greenish-blue-a signature color often seen in the artist's work— adds to the sculpture's tranquil yet profound aura, making the piece appear timeless. This color palette, combined with the expressive handling of the material, reflects a connection to natural landscapes, grounding the figure within a world that feels both earthly and ethereal. In its simplicity and honesty, this work exemplifies the core tenets of Art Brut, elevating the raw and instinctual into a deeply moving artistic language.
Biography of the artist:
Yolande Ide, now 93 years old woman, from the Belgian coastal town named De Haan.
She is the daughter of Léon Ide, a prominent architect in the commune of De Haan.
In 1950, Yolande enrolled in courses at the Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. Throughout her life, she created magnificent terracotta sculptures and paintings in secret, in her small workshop within their large family home.
Despite her artistic talent, she never exhibited her works, preferring to keep her studio within the castle where she resided.
Yolande carefully crafted her sculptures, focusing on female figures, highly stylized for the 1960s and considered avant-garde in their style. Like a passionate artist sometimes she created male figures. She succeeded in painting as well. Her sculptures are characterized by their raw beauty.
Her father, Leon Ide, was a renowned architect who greatly influenced the interwar architectural landscape of De Haan. He specialized in designing Anglo-Norman and Flemish country-style villas, as well as undertaking projects in other coastal municipalities such as Bredene and Middelkerke.
Notably, he renovated the "Grand Hôtel du Coq-sur-mer" in Le Coq, originally designed by Alfred Neirynck in 1889, and designed the town hall of the former municipality of Klemskerke. I had an opportunity to buy the whole atelier of the artist. So you can get one off her magnificent work exclusively here. Don't miss your chance!
Dimensions: 18 x 14 x 10 cm
0,9 kg
The item will be well packed and protected.
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Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsGreenMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height14 cmWidth18 cm