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EDITION XIX of the JESOLO SAND NATIVITY2021CREW BIOGRAPHIES
Susanne Ruseler: TEL.: +31 651722928 EMAIL: susannemr@hotmail.com SITO WEB: http://www.susanneruseler.com/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/susanne_ruseler/Dutch artist who has been working with sand since 2003, when she followed her passion for sculpture. She also loves to work with other materials such as ice, snow and concrete. After finishing her university studies in biology, she devoted herself full time to sculpture, participating in projects, exhibitions and competitions all over the world. In 2018 she was part of the team that created the Nativity of St. Peter's Square, which the Municipality of Jesolo donated to Pope Francis. COUNTRY: THE NETHERLANDS
David Ducharme: EMAIL: david@sculptureducharme.com WEBSITE: http://sculptureducharme.com/TEL: 1 250 505 2343This Canadian-born sculptor began sculpting sand about 16 years ago. Working with this material has allowed him to meet many other artists and to travel the world participating in events and competitions that are held every year in different countries. He is a self-taught artist who has improved his technique by being in contact with professional colleagues.COUNTRY: CANADA
Marielle Heessels: TEL.: +31 614 201 932 EMAIL: info@marielleheessels.nlWEBSITE: www.marielleheessels.nl - www.if-creative.agencyMarielle developed a passion for drawing, sculpture, and painting from a very young age and this was the foundation of her subsequent work as a sculptor and painter. She has always worked with different materials, but in 2006 she discovered the art of sculpting sand finding this fascinating medium to express his passions and grow as an artist. COUNTRY: THE NETHERLANDS
Radovan Zivny TEL.: 00420-736418224EMAIL: radovan.zivny@gmail.com SITO WEB: www.radovanzivny.comBorn in 1973 in the Czech Republic, he is a graphic designer and art professional. As a sculptor he started working with sand in 1997 and currently participates in the most prestigious events in this field organized all over the world. In recent years he has also started working with more traditional materials such as wood, concrete and iron. Between 2010 and 2013 he was the artistic director of the Golden Sand Festival in Bulgaria. In 2018 he was part of the team that created the Nativity of St. Peter's Square, a gift from the Municipality of Jesolo to Pope Francis. COUNTRY: CZECH REPUBLIC
Michela Ciappini TEL.: 3482835990EMAIL: info@michelaciappini.com SITO WEB: www.michelaciappini.comSculptor and set designer. Graduated in scenography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, she dedicated herself to theatrical scenography working in operatic productions, prose, experimental theater, and cinema, for which she created backdrops, pictorial decorations, sculptures with different materials. This activity has led her to work in many theaters, film studios and theme parks throughout Italy. In 2004 she approached the sand and after some experiences in Italy, she entered the circuit of international competitions and festivals, in which she obtained prizes and awards. Subsequently, she also undertook the processing of additional materials such as ice and snow and vegetable carving, as well as body painting. COUNTRY: ITALY
Helena BangertEMAIL: hbangert@hotmail.comWEBSITE: http://www.helenabangert.com/index_it.htmTel: 31 613 744 811Helena studies sculpture at the prestigious Academy in Amsterdam, Rietveld Art Academy, she herself admits that she has never considered sand sculpture. After two years from graduation, around 2000, she was contacted to make a sand sculpture for a retirement home for sailors, since then Helena began to specialize with this material. In 2002 she won the first prize at a sand sculpture festival in Italy. Since then, Helena has continued to win awards for both sand sculptures and ice sculptures. COUNTRY: THE NETHERLANDS
Pedro Mira TEL.: +351 964457430EMAIL: escultura.mira@gmail.com SITO WEB: http://www.escultorpedromira.com/Pedro was born in 1970 in Lisbon, where he studied sculpture and photography. His artistic career began in the early 90s and since then he has exhibited his works in various events. He has worked with silver, photography, design, and sculpture through the use of different materials. He has also worked with other artists sculpting and developing skills with different techniques. For the past 15 years Pedro Mira has worked with sand in major festivals around the world. COUNTRY: PORTUGALHanneke Supply TEL.: +31 622 14 3228EMAIL: supplyhanneke@gmail.comWEBSITE: https://www.hannekesupply.com/ - www.2shape.nlAfter studying interior design in Ghent, Hanneke began sculpting different materials in 2002 and gradually expanding her scope of work. She is a passionate modeler of all kinds of materials and has traveled the world to showcase her work and skills in many places. Recently she also began to explore the world of graphics and became a versatile illustrator. COUNTRY: BELGIUM
Enguerrand David TEL: +32 494 59 9856EMAIL: enguerrandavid@yahoo.frInitially fascinated by architecture and historical heritage, he gradually opened up to sculpture due to his education as an art historian and archaeologist. He discovered the arts of sand, ice and snow in 1999. Since then, he travels the world in the company of colleagues who have since become his best friends. Enguerrand is known for his multidisciplinary skills (illustrative representations, abstractions, landscape, etc.) and for his desire to experiment (high reliefs, false perspective effects, etc.). He has also organized and directed several small sculpture events in Belgium. COUNTRY: BELGIUM
Jakub ZimacekTEL.: +420 727 815 775EMAIL: zimacekj@gmail.comJakub began sculpting sand on the beaches of southern Spain during a trip in 2003. In 2005 he participated in his first international festival of sand sculpture in Portugal. He creates sand sculptures for world events, winning numerous prizes in international competitions. COUNTRY: CZECH REPUBLIC
Baldrick Richard Buckle TEL. +31 628889026EMAIL: baldrickbuckle@hotmail.com SITO WEB: http://www.baldrickbuckle.com/Of British origin, and having lived in The Netherlands for two decades recently, this professional sculptor currently lives in Germany. He began his career as a sand sculptor in 1996, founding The Sandaholics Anonymous group. He creates sculptures with the most disparate materials including snow, ice, bricks, cheese and chocolate. He has participated in the events organized in Jesolo since2002. COUNTRY: GERMANY
Ilya Filimontsev TEL.: +7 9251592467EMAIL: artsandsculptor@gmail.comAfter studying art in Moscow, Ilya became a jewelry designer.At the same time he specialized in ice carving. He quit his job as a jeweler to devote himself to the study of carving at the Moscow State Academic Art Institute of Surikov becoming today one of the most sought-after sand artists in the world.COUNTRY: RUSSIA
Peter Busch-Jensen TEL: +45 22 34 8313EMAIL: peterbj@ruc.dkPeter Busch is a university lecturer. He discovered sand sculpture as a hobby, but soon went pro with his work great work with sand. It took him to Asia, America, Spain and other countries. Peter is a founding member of the group that first promoted sand sculpture as an artistic expression in Denmark. He is passionate about chess and badminton.COUNTRY: DENMARK
Charlotte Koster TEL :+31 642 94 1797EMAIL: ccm.koster@gmail.comGraduated from St Joost University of Art, this Dutch sculptor is skilled in the processing of different materials: sand, snow, ice. Her work as a professional sculptor allows her to travel the world and work in a team to learn the various processing techniques from other artists in a continuous exchange of experiences and skills. COUNTRY: NETHERLANDS
Richard Varano - Artistic Director Jesolo Sand EventsTEL.: (via WhatsApp only) +1 407 363 7263EMAIL: info@SultansOfSand.com WEBSITE: http://www.sultansofsand.com A second-generation sand sculptor from Florida, he established "Sultans Of Sand Worldwide" as a consortium of international master sand sculptors In the early 80’s to create sand art at the professional level for clients all across the globe. He and dozens of his associates have won countless awards in international competition. Varano has been the art director for the Jesolo Sand Events brand from the start. He directed the team that created the Nativity scene at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, which the Municipality of Jesolo donated to Pope Francis. COUNTRY: United states
David Ducharme: EMAIL: david@sculptureducharme.com WEBSITE: http://sculptureducharme.com/TEL: 1 250 505 2343This Canadian-born sculptor began sculpting sand about 16 years ago. Working with this material has allowed him to meet many other artists and to travel the world participating in events and competitions that are held every year in different countries. He is a self-taught artist who has improved his technique by being in contact with professional colleagues.COUNTRY: CANADA
Marielle Heessels: TEL.: +31 614 201 932 EMAIL: info@marielleheessels.nlWEBSITE: www.marielleheessels.nl - www.if-creative.agencyMarielle developed a passion for drawing, sculpture, and painting from a very young age and this was the foundation of her subsequent work as a sculptor and painter. She has always worked with different materials, but in 2006 she discovered the art of sculpting sand finding this fascinating medium to express his passions and grow as an artist. COUNTRY: THE NETHERLANDS
Radovan Zivny TEL.: 00420-736418224EMAIL: radovan.zivny@gmail.com SITO WEB: www.radovanzivny.comBorn in 1973 in the Czech Republic, he is a graphic designer and art professional. As a sculptor he started working with sand in 1997 and currently participates in the most prestigious events in this field organized all over the world. In recent years he has also started working with more traditional materials such as wood, concrete and iron. Between 2010 and 2013 he was the artistic director of the Golden Sand Festival in Bulgaria. In 2018 he was part of the team that created the Nativity of St. Peter's Square, a gift from the Municipality of Jesolo to Pope Francis. COUNTRY: CZECH REPUBLIC
Michela Ciappini TEL.: 3482835990EMAIL: info@michelaciappini.com SITO WEB: www.michelaciappini.comSculptor and set designer. Graduated in scenography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, she dedicated herself to theatrical scenography working in operatic productions, prose, experimental theater, and cinema, for which she created backdrops, pictorial decorations, sculptures with different materials. This activity has led her to work in many theaters, film studios and theme parks throughout Italy. In 2004 she approached the sand and after some experiences in Italy, she entered the circuit of international competitions and festivals, in which she obtained prizes and awards. Subsequently, she also undertook the processing of additional materials such as ice and snow and vegetable carving, as well as body painting. COUNTRY: ITALY
Helena BangertEMAIL: hbangert@hotmail.comWEBSITE: http://www.helenabangert.com/index_it.htmTel: 31 613 744 811Helena studies sculpture at the prestigious Academy in Amsterdam, Rietveld Art Academy, she herself admits that she has never considered sand sculpture. After two years from graduation, around 2000, she was contacted to make a sand sculpture for a retirement home for sailors, since then Helena began to specialize with this material. In 2002 she won the first prize at a sand sculpture festival in Italy. Since then, Helena has continued to win awards for both sand sculptures and ice sculptures. COUNTRY: THE NETHERLANDS
Pedro Mira TEL.: +351 964457430EMAIL: escultura.mira@gmail.com SITO WEB: http://www.escultorpedromira.com/Pedro was born in 1970 in Lisbon, where he studied sculpture and photography. His artistic career began in the early 90s and since then he has exhibited his works in various events. He has worked with silver, photography, design, and sculpture through the use of different materials. He has also worked with other artists sculpting and developing skills with different techniques. For the past 15 years Pedro Mira has worked with sand in major festivals around the world. COUNTRY: PORTUGALHanneke Supply TEL.: +31 622 14 3228EMAIL: supplyhanneke@gmail.comWEBSITE: https://www.hannekesupply.com/ - www.2shape.nlAfter studying interior design in Ghent, Hanneke began sculpting different materials in 2002 and gradually expanding her scope of work. She is a passionate modeler of all kinds of materials and has traveled the world to showcase her work and skills in many places. Recently she also began to explore the world of graphics and became a versatile illustrator. COUNTRY: BELGIUM
Enguerrand David TEL: +32 494 59 9856EMAIL: enguerrandavid@yahoo.frInitially fascinated by architecture and historical heritage, he gradually opened up to sculpture due to his education as an art historian and archaeologist. He discovered the arts of sand, ice and snow in 1999. Since then, he travels the world in the company of colleagues who have since become his best friends. Enguerrand is known for his multidisciplinary skills (illustrative representations, abstractions, landscape, etc.) and for his desire to experiment (high reliefs, false perspective effects, etc.). He has also organized and directed several small sculpture events in Belgium. COUNTRY: BELGIUM
Jakub ZimacekTEL.: +420 727 815 775EMAIL: zimacekj@gmail.comJakub began sculpting sand on the beaches of southern Spain during a trip in 2003. In 2005 he participated in his first international festival of sand sculpture in Portugal. He creates sand sculptures for world events, winning numerous prizes in international competitions. COUNTRY: CZECH REPUBLIC
Baldrick Richard Buckle TEL. +31 628889026EMAIL: baldrickbuckle@hotmail.com SITO WEB: http://www.baldrickbuckle.com/Of British origin, and having lived in The Netherlands for two decades recently, this professional sculptor currently lives in Germany. He began his career as a sand sculptor in 1996, founding The Sandaholics Anonymous group. He creates sculptures with the most disparate materials including snow, ice, bricks, cheese and chocolate. He has participated in the events organized in Jesolo since2002. COUNTRY: GERMANY
Ilya Filimontsev TEL.: +7 9251592467EMAIL: artsandsculptor@gmail.comAfter studying art in Moscow, Ilya became a jewelry designer.At the same time he specialized in ice carving. He quit his job as a jeweler to devote himself to the study of carving at the Moscow State Academic Art Institute of Surikov becoming today one of the most sought-after sand artists in the world.COUNTRY: RUSSIA
Peter Busch-Jensen TEL: +45 22 34 8313EMAIL: peterbj@ruc.dkPeter Busch is a university lecturer. He discovered sand sculpture as a hobby, but soon went pro with his work great work with sand. It took him to Asia, America, Spain and other countries. Peter is a founding member of the group that first promoted sand sculpture as an artistic expression in Denmark. He is passionate about chess and badminton.COUNTRY: DENMARK
Charlotte Koster TEL :+31 642 94 1797EMAIL: ccm.koster@gmail.comGraduated from St Joost University of Art, this Dutch sculptor is skilled in the processing of different materials: sand, snow, ice. Her work as a professional sculptor allows her to travel the world and work in a team to learn the various processing techniques from other artists in a continuous exchange of experiences and skills. COUNTRY: NETHERLANDS
Richard Varano - Artistic Director Jesolo Sand EventsTEL.: (via WhatsApp only) +1 407 363 7263EMAIL: info@SultansOfSand.com WEBSITE: http://www.sultansofsand.com A second-generation sand sculptor from Florida, he established "Sultans Of Sand Worldwide" as a consortium of international master sand sculptors In the early 80’s to create sand art at the professional level for clients all across the globe. He and dozens of his associates have won countless awards in international competition. Varano has been the art director for the Jesolo Sand Events brand from the start. He directed the team that created the Nativity scene at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, which the Municipality of Jesolo donated to Pope Francis. COUNTRY: United states