| Biography |
Demian Quincke develops unique handmade decorative objets d’art from precious stones that are carefully selected and perfectly fitted together, creating amazing forms of brilliance and beauty. The final appearance is like a bouquet of beautifully illuminated flowers, rendered in natural quartz, unfolding their petals. Demian’s artistry is a product of hard work, natural ability, and the unique artistic and cultural environment in which he was raised. Born in France to Uruguayan parents, Demian was exposed early to art by his artist mother and his father, who was a merchant in high decor and antique objects. When Demian was two years old, he relocated with his family to Uruguay, which began the process of broadening his world-view and developing his multi-cultural identity. After stops in California and Germany, he eventually arrived in Brazil at the age of fourteen, with an appreciation for the wide expanse of the World and his place in it. From the outset of his career, Demain worked to developed his unique style of artistic expression, all the while learning from other artists through observation. In 2010, upon returning from a study tour and research in New York City, he began to create, develop and produce his own pieces. In love with the natural beauty of semi-precious Brazilian stones, Demian uses them as the predominant material of his work. With them, he creates objets d’art that remind the viewer of the Earth’s natural beauty, even through the material has been transformed by his artistry. Internal or external lights enhance the brightness and beauty of the stones and highlight their artistic metamorphosis.
His work is considered in the Brazilian design community by participating in the most important art fairs, they are true collectible goods.
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