Joop Falke (1933–2016), born in
Dordrecht
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on 23 March, died in
Oss 3 October; was a Dutch artist and goldsmith.
Life and work
Joop Falke was a brother of the artist / graphic designer Heinz Falke. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Applied Arts in Arnhem (1955–1958), where he was taught by, among others, goldsmith and jewellery designer French Zwollo jr.
Falke developed his own signature: a no frills, simple, austere approach to ordinary beauty. After his education he settled in Oss. He made jewellery from precious metals,
liturgical
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vessels,
Eucharistic
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work for churches, sculptures, and statues of various materials. He was active 1958–2015. He created many works of art under the Dutch "1% rule" (for the new construction of government buildings 1% of the sale price has been set aside to 'dress' the building with art).
His studio / shop was located in the Houtstraat, in the centre of
Oss. Falke was for 25 years a lecturer at the Free Academy in Oss. He taught silver and goldsmithing techniques, and jewellery. He was awarded in 2013 with the Osje of Merit, the official award of the municipality of Oss, as a token of appreciation and gratitude for his work as a goldsmith / artist. He was a member of the AKKV and the Brabant Foundation for the Visual Arts.
In January 2016, Joop Falke was exhibited at the Politics café "Salt" at the Groene Engel in Oss. He died later that year, at the age of 83.
Photo gallery
;Jewelry
Hanger, in zilver, met schelp.jpg, Pendant in silver, with shell
Hanger in goud.tif, Pendant, in gold
Ring, in goud, met briljanten en lapis lazuli.tif, Ring in gold, with diamonds and lapis lazuli
Hanger en ring, in goud en met tijgeroog.jpg, Pendant and ring, in gold en with tiger
Broche, in goud.jpg, Brooch, in gold
Hanger, in zilver (met lapis lazuli).tif, Hanger, in silver (with lapis lazuli)
Halssieraad, in zilver, met pianotoets.jpg, Necklace in silver, with piano key
;Eucharistic objects
K68a2.jpg, Tabernakel. Etched brass plate. 1968
Vaatwerk3a.jpg, Chalice. 1960
K63a3.jpg, Monstrance, partly gilded silver with pearls and amethysts, 1963
K97a3.png, Silverware. 1997
Engel JF.png, Angel JF
K61b2.jpg, Font Cover. Red copper. 1961
K59a3.jpg, Tabernacle. Brass, enamel, rose quartz and burned amethysts, 1959
;Sculptures
Vogel Colet.jpg, Bird
RWG69a4.jpg, Wall Ornament 'Skater' Oss. Iron, lacquered. 1969
RWG72b9.jpg, Abstract
'Gesprek', plastiek in messing.jpg, 'Conversation'
RWG78b1.jpg, Wedding' image in polyester, the GGD in Oss, 1978
RWG79d2.jpg, Sea Lion, with former LOM school 'De Terp' in Oss, 1979
Koentje 1962.jpg, Wall Ornament "Koentje" Pius X school Oss. 1962
RWG70a5.jpg, Picture taken at the former Edith Stein High school in Oss, 1970
Stoelen.jpg, Chairs
Zeil JF.jpg, Sail JF
File:RWG78a3.png, Bronze fountain 1978
File:RWG79b7.jpg, Cock 1979
File:Handvat Rabobank.jpg, Rabobank 2001
File:Watervogel 1963.jpg, Water fowl 1963
Bibliography
*Kinderen Falke, i.s.m. Joop Falke: ''Joop Falke, edelsmid''. Bloemlezing, 2014. Uitgegeven in eigen beheer (oplage 170 stuks).
ARTindex Noord-Brabant----
References
External links
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Dutch sculptors
Dutch male sculptors
1933 births
2016 deaths