Gerhard Lentink (1956) could be described as both an artist and a mathematician. After completing his Gymnasium-B education, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Sint Joost in Breda. Lentink is a globetrotter, with extended stays in Mali and the Ivory Coast before settling in Dordrecht in 1982. His body of work is characterized by grand wooden sculptures, often centered on classical or poetic themes. With utmost precision, he translates his ideas into design drawings, which he later reads from the paper as he begins constructing his pieces. Lentink possesses a vast knowledge of (art)history and culture, which he expertly weaves into his monumental sculptures in a poetic and tender manner.
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