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Nile Rodgers wearing Shopping in Paris limited edition jacket Wembley Arena - London 2017
The word “Eclecticism“ in relation to Glenn Bracke and his work - it’s true that Glenn has a wide interest in various art forms. He is as much a film buff as he is a music fanatic, however he also loves, photography, sculpture and all kinds of performance art and exhibition.
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Jamie Cullum
Nathan Anbach in concert wearing Glenn Bracke and Al Pacino with Shopping in Paris limited edition jacket Shopping in Paris miniature canvas
Every artist is drawn to his own particular art form to channel his creativity. “I’m interested in all art forms” Glenn says. The difference with him is that he refuses to be pigeon-holed. Just because he paints, photographs or casts bronze today, this will not determine what he does tomorrow.
While many artists stick to painting canvas or sculpting stones, Glenn captures a diversity that reflects the way in which people choose to live today.
In the late 1990’s, Glenn began shooting photos at live concerts. Music is art and artistic imagery goes hand in hand with this. Strong photos of on-stage action add a level of complexity to the message musicians and performance artists convey to their audience. Glenn has a special eye for capturing a moment in time. “I see things others don’t necessarily notice straight away, I also am able to capture those unique moments.”
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Bryan Ferry and Glenn Bracke with portrait (2014) Bryan Ferry and Glenn Bracke
Bryan Ferry live in Brussels (2017) - 5/5
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The Jacksons with Emma Bunton and Jamie Theakston on Heart Radio London
Jermaine Jackson with Glenn Bracke Cannes 2017 Hands Art Project
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Glenn Bracke creating the mould of Jermaine Jackson’s hands to be created in bronze Cannes 2017 Art Project
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Nile Rodgers
Shaggy
Eros Ramazzotti
Bob Sinclair
Falomi
Artists love The Love Machine
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Photoshoot with Leee John for the Imagination featuring Leee John album ‘Retropia’ Paris. (2016)
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Portrait Leee John - Mango Tree - London (2015)
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Shaggy and Glenn Bracke - Brussels (2015)
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Nile Rodgers and Glenn Bracke - London (2016)
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Marcus Miller and Glenn Bracke - AB Brussels (2015)
Marcus Miller - AB Brussels (2015)
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Expositions
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Knokke
Art Style Living 2012
Cannes
Art Gallery - Rue Des Etats-Unis 2014 Chambre Noire - Marriott 2014
M-Museum, Leuven
COBRA-project ‘Kunst uit de Kast’ 2014
Barcelona
International Art Fair 2014
Oxford
International Art Fair 2015
Tokio
Art Fair 2015
Amsterdam
International Art Fair 2015
Paris
8e Avenue 2015
Brussels
Imagination Art show 2016
Holland
Art trip 2016
Brussels
The Movement Art Expo 2018
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Ocean Cleaners - Amsterdam - International Art Fair (2015)
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Expositions
One of the most successful, ambitious and ultimately successful project that has been presented to date is “Bones“ This project came about as a result of a freak accident. In May 2014, while showcasing his art at the Cannes Film Festival, Glenn fractured his left hand. As a result of this, on his return to Belgium he had to have his hand X - rayed.
This experience made Glenn later reflect on the fact that humans are made up of bones, he says “that’s all that’s left of us in the end - bones.”
While recovering from his injury, Glenn’s at- tention was drawn to human waste. His stu- dies into this made him focus on man-made ocean pollution. Probably, like many people, he was shocked to read that oceans con- tain as much as 7.25 million tons of waste. The Dutch aerospace engineering student, Boyan Slat at the university of Delft hit the headlines with a system he had devised to clean up all the ocean waste. It was claimed that with his technology all ocean pollution could be cleared in five years. These shoc- king facts and statistics led Glenn to think seriously about the enormity of this situati- on and as a result the “Bones“ project was born. Glenn worked hard for many months working on ideas, looking at ways in which his art could draw public attention to this human disaster.
“Bones“ was created as a touring public installation entitled “Ocean Life Plastic“. Housed in a transportable sea contai- ner, this amazing installation was seen by thousands of people internationally.
Five bronze skeletons “Ocean Cleaners“ as Glenn named them, appear on a sandy, seashell adorned beach scene, carrying items of human waste of all description.
By presenting “Bones“ to the world, Glenn Bracke once again has shown that his art observes the world and its issues.
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Imagination Art Show featuring Leee John - Brussels - 2016
Over 400 guests attended the opening night, followed by more than 2,000 visitors during the exposition.
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Shopping in Paris - First prize - Barcelona International Art Fair (2014)
Featuring 50 countries and 500 candidates
Ocean Cleaners installation - First prize - Amsterdam International Art Fair (2015)
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Three day Art Workshop with Glenn - European parliament in Brussels (2016)
With students attending from 20 different countries
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Marcel and Glenn Bracke - Father and Son
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Acknowledgements
Glenn Bracke would like to express his thanks and gratitude to a number of people in his life. Firstly his family who he appreciates so much, especially his father, Marcel Bracke for his constant love, support and understanding - Without him, none of this would be possible.
Throughout the years many people have touched Glenn’s life, many of whom have become, the subjects of his work and lifelong friends and collaborators. All remain close to his heart and a constant inspiration/support.
Nile Rodgers, Bertrand Douchaufour, Bryan Ferry, Isaac Ferry, Leee John, Enzo Seminerio, Shaggy, Al Pacino,
Rene Meulemans, Amadin Ryan, Johan Maes, Jermaine Jackson, Richard Nilson, Eric Omore, Sam Mendes,
Alex Bodart Pinto, Alexandre Eloy, Pat A. Cronenberg, Plastic Bertrand, Christoph D’Haese, Sam Mendes Michel, Anna Volkova and Ron De Jonge.
Without the support of these individuals Glenn and his team would not have been able to turn great ideas into reality.
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Many of Glenn’s collections and works have
Relaxed moment in a Scottish ‘Glenn’ tartan kilt - Edinburgh
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