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Philippe Guillerm

Wood - Expressionist


 
 
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"Philipe Guillerm is one of the most creative people I know.  There is no stopping him.  He is a perpetual motion artist.  He is best known for his violin and cello wood and bronze sculptures, but don't be surprised if you see him signing his Bobby Buoy books or biking across the nation or painting scenes from his sailing travels with wife, Jackie.  Philipe and Jackie are the perfect models for people who have found their passions and live them.  Living in Maine in the summer and sailing in the winter in the Carribean, they seek nature and the outdoors.   Someone should write a book..."    Mary Martin

 
Current works available:

 
"Virtuoso" 24 x 14 x 11 Island Driftwood, Maple, Walnut, Mahogany, & Antique Violin
 
"Resist" 22 x 22 x 13 Island Driftwood, Maple, Walnut & Mahogany
 
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"Ta Da" 29 x 17 x 10 Flamingo Cay Driftwood, Walnut and Maple
 
"The Bahamian Note" 21 x 12 x 12 Island Driftwood, Maple, Walnut, & Mahogany
 
"Ragged Island Native" 27 x 13 x 14 Island Driftwood, Maple, Walnut, & Mahogany
 
"Bahamian Native" 31 x 16 x 10 Island Driftwood, Maple, Walnut, & Mahogany
 
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“Clarisnake” 14 x 11 x 12 Mahogany
 
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"Crash Test" 13 x 13 x 7 Bronze
 
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"Violinista" 24 x 7 x 7 Bahamas Driftwood, Walnut, and Antique Violin
 
Artwork available for commission:

 
 
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"Fragmented Guitar" 47 x 14 x 9 Maple
 
Custom made speakers (two) $17,000 Guitars or Cellos
 
 
 
 
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About the Artist:

Living the American Dream with a French Twist

By Lee Gilchrist
When Philippe Guillerm sailed into Florida, he assumed it would just be another temporary home for his family, his boat, and his art. But four years later, they're all still in Florida and Philippe has made a name for himself with his wonderful wood sculptures. With a flair for texture and color and using mostly hand tools, Philippe makes the wood swirl and arc in dramatic and beautiful constructions.

The native Parisian majored in mechanical engineering in college, but after graduation took up drawing and sailing. His solo adventures took him along the coast of Europe into the Mediterranean and finally across the Atlantic and around the world. In each port along the way, he picked up work in construction or decorative painting. But during a visit to French Guyana, Philippe was struck by the beauty of the local wood and of one of the local residents, that's where he met Jacqueline, who would soon become his wife. Deciding to continue sailing as a family, they next arrived in Tahiti. Finding the French Colony very supportive of art -- no doubt a legacy of Paul Gauguin's celebrated residency on the island - he decided to take up a new calling. He met with the mayor and persuaded him to commission a sculpture for the courthouse.

The family soon grew, and with their two children, the Guillerms continued to sail the world and Philippe continued to find an enthusiastic audience for his work in places like New Caledonia, Brazil, Argentina, even back in Paris. It's not surprising that they got the same reception when they docked at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Seeking a larger workspace, the family moved down to Fort Lauderdale.

"We didn't plan to stay so long, but things went so well and Philippe was able to obtain an artist's visa." Jacqueline recalled.

"It's good for them to learn about America firsthand," explained Jacqueline, "rather than seeing nothing but television shows and movies like most Europeans."

As they did in the rest of the country, the events of September 11 had a deep impact in the Fort Lauderdale community, with some people panicking and keeping children home from school.

"We thought, well… we'd better go now. We've lived in places where there were wars and when people are frightened, art is the first thing they stop buying. We're used to leaving."

Demand for Philippe's work, however, did not decrease, and he decided to create a September11 monument that he intended to send to New York. But when the locals heard about it, they wanted it to stay in Florida, so it will eventually be displayed in Fort Lauderdale.

Philippe likes to create things that relate to what's happening around him. When the local classical station went off the air, he began a series of cellos and violin sculptures to show people how important it was. "Philippe's day is like a hurricane," related Jacqueline, "He starts early and spends his whole day designing, sketching, and sculpting. Philippe is dedicated to his art. "

"He has no formal training," Jacqueline explained, "And that's disappointing for some people, because it means he doesn't fall into a category. He is unique."

But with his background in engineering, construction, and design, he can put his ideas into drawings his clients can understand.

 

 


 
     

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