Bouke de Vries is a London-based Dutch artist specializing in Ceramic art and porcelain. Born in Utrecht, Netherlands, Bouke de Vries studied at the Design Academy Eindhoven, and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London. He has worked with John Galliano, Stephen Jones and Zandra Rhodes before retraining in ceramics conservation and restoration, a skill that is integral to his recently developed artistic practice." At first, de Vries made a steady living as a private conservator fixing broken pieces, sometimes working on pieces that weren't even worth the cost of fixing, in which cases many clients would leave him with the pieces. This devaluation of art began to bother him, ultimately causing him to change careers. Bouke de Vries was one of London's leading ceramic conservators – then he began making sculptures from broken china and porcelain and became an instant darling of collectors. He was soon picked up by Kay Saatchi for the 2009 Murmurart show at Selfridges where he sold all three selected works including "NO NO NO," his reflection on late singer Amy Winehouse. It was at this show that the piece sold to art collector Anita Zabludowicz, wife of Poju Zabludowicz. More information...
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