ST. GEORGE — The public is invited to witness “The Art of Athletic Movement” – a major exhibition of works by celebrated sculpture artist and triathlete John Diepeveen – Thursday, Oct. 27-Nov. 30 at Art Provides.
Diepeveen will be at the 35 N. Main Street gallery Thursday-Saturday working on new pieces that “showcase his work,” according to a news release from Art Provides, “and you can see how he loves to push the level of balance and counterbalance within the medium. Meet John and enjoy some Dutch Stroopwafels. Ask him about Ironman while he works on some new pieces.”
Diepeveen was born and raised in Utah, the son of Dutch immigrants. Growing up, he enjoyed playing all types of sports, particularly soccer, the news release said. He also enjoys building and creating things with his hands. Those two loves – sports and working with his hands – come together in his bronze creations. Working with Dennis Smith, and some of the foremost sculptors, Diepeveen has attempted to follow their advice that “art is emotion.”
His own creative pieces, which he has been casting since 1990, focus on animals, skiers, climbers, triathletes and other human figures. Diepeveen also enjoys mixing contemporary designs and materials with more traditional elements. Each acrylic piece is hand sculpted and cut.
“What I love the most about John’s work is how it captures the nuanced movement of an athlete,” said Art Provides Gallerist EL Gunter. “He engages spectators in his art in stunning moments in a notably challenging medium.”
Because the “lost wax” method of pouring hot bronze is an imperfect method, no two sculptures are exactly alike. Having spent nearly a decade in foundry work, Diepeveen is able to cast many of his own pieces to maintain the integrity of his original sculptures, the news release said.
The Arts to Zion showcase is sponsoring this exhibit by displaying a piece in their front window titled “Graceful Swimmer.” Additional works are on display in the ART Provides gallery upstairs.
Photo Gallery
Artist John Diepeveneen engages in metal chasing, or the art of metal manipulation. His work will be displayed in St. George at Art Provides Gallery and Studios Oct. 27-Nov. 30 | Photo courtesy of Art Provides, St. George News Artist John Diepeveneen engages in metal chasing, or the art of metal manipulation. His work will be displayed in St. George at Art Provides Gallery and Studios Oct. 27-Nov. 30 | Photo courtesy of Art Provides, St. George News Artist John Diepeveneen engages in metal chasing, or the art of metal manipulation. His work will be displayed in St. George at Art Provides Gallery and Studios Oct. 27-Nov. 30 | Photo courtesy of Art Provides, St. George News Artist John Diepeveneen engages in metal chasing, or the art of metal manipulation. His work will be displayed in St. George at Art Provides Gallery and Studios Oct. 27-Nov. 30 | Photo courtesy of Art Provides, St. George News Artist John Diepeveneen engages in metal chasing, or the art of metal manipulation. His work will be displayed in St. George at Art Provides Gallery and Studios Oct. 27-Nov. 30 | Photo courtesy of Art Provides, St. George News
