THINK +feel Contemporary artist Nick Ervinck’s bronze sculpture Olnetopia , commissioned by the city of St. Petersburg, Florida, has finally made it from Europe to its destination. The work will be installed on the city’s beautiful waterfront. Nick has only recently joined our gallery and his works are available through our website, Artsy, and in person upon request.

To learn more explore the St. Petersburg pier website.

Nick Ervinck (1981) has been at the forefront of 3D technology implementation in sculpture for well over a decade. Exploring the use of the latest available technologies in his craft as well as his ideas, Nick pushes boundaries of sculptural expression in general and his art in particular.

An admirer of Henry Moore’s work, Nick brings Moore’s artistic ideas (of negative space) into the 21st century. The artist often turns to science when exploring and questioning traditional classical artistic themes. When exploring a theme, Nick starts with an (art) historical background that he juxtaposes with contemporary pop and sci-if culture. Thus, his exploration of (Hu)man and his anatomy led to invention of cyborgs (Human Mutation series), his study of plants (especially their genetic manipulation) led to “inventing” and printing new species.

Nick Ervinck graduated in 2003 from the KASK (Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Ghent) with a master's degree in Mixed Media. He then trained in computer modeling, sculpting and working with materials such as polyester, plaster and wood. After teaching at art academies in Tielt, Menen and Kortrijk (2004-2012), he returned to the KASK to spend three years as a visiting professor here. His work consists of large installations, handmade and 3D printed sculptures, ceramics, prints, drawings, light boxes and animated films. He lives and works in Lichtervelde, Belgium.

Nick Ervinck, Olnetopia, Bronze, April 2020.