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sculpting a new course
When Hubert Privé steps onto a golf course, he doesn’t just see the ball and the hole.
He sees color, texture, light, and a deep beauty. He sees a depth, a spirit, and a certain je ne sais quoi – and, perhaps most importantly, he has the talent, skill, and passion to share his vision with the rest of us. His choice of medium? Sculpture. Allowing him to depict his ideas in a way that both golfers and artisans alike can truly appreciate, his sculptures have a larger-than-life look and feel. Add a touch of humor, a bit of European flair, and a true love of the game, and Privé’s art comes to life.
A long time golfer himself, Privé finds inspiration in items most find strictly practical. A golf club. A tee. A simple ball. Perhaps this is what makes his work so distinctive and so deeply thought provoking. Designers
and sophisticates have long argued that an item must be intrinsically either functional or beautiful. Taking a thing that is strictly purposeful, and turning it into something that is purely designed for splendor is a juxtaposition of realities. In the eyes and hands of this artist, who resides in Normandy, France, golf is a form of art. Often mocking; sometimes cynical; and always thoughtful, Privé’s work shows a depth of understanding for the game that is rarely articulated so symbolically and passionately. His book, Golf en Privé, (a play on words with his last name, which means private in French), is the ultimate in coffeetable chic. Featuring 62 photos accompanied by hundreds of commentaries, his book is a fusion of amusement, passion, golf, and simply stunning conceptual artwork. One thing we’re not keeping en privé? Our excitement about this vibrant coming together of art and golf. It is, quite simple, magnifique! <golfenprive.com> l
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[by jasmine Brooks]
The19thholemag.com
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golf is an art form in Hubert Privé’s World
You may want to shelve your other coffee table books on golf, in favor of Golf en Privé, highlighting the suberb collection of golf sculpture created by French sculptor and avid golfer Hubert Privé. The book is filled with photos such as the ones shown here.