Andrè Degel
Art is the Supreme expression of philosophy. André.
My name is Andre, I was born in August of 53, I am of Celtic origins (Belgium), I was born and lived in Belgium, some years of my adolescence in Africa and most of my life in South America, in Ecuador, most of the time in the Galapagos Islands, where I live. I have the privilege to be a naturalist guide of the Galapagos National Park. I have walked the paths of these islands since 1973 and I still remain Guide. These islands are of great significance for many people around the world; however, really understanding and discovering the truth, the intrinsic meaning of this archipelago and its seas, can probably only be by walking its trails, discovering its wisdom, guidance and teachings, its philosophy. These islands gave me the privilege of discovering its magic, its wisdom and its teachings. Somehow, I long to share all those discovering’s, which are simple and magnificent at the same time. The way to share some of what the island gave me is the books I wrote, the editorials, poems and paintings are part of that, sharing the spiritual philosophy of these islands. Still need to accomplish the creation of a statue eight meters high representing Mother Nature which image is in one of the paintings, still miss making an art school, still miss the construction of the Temple of Eight, the Council of Wise Men, a profound change in local education, to guide tourist institutes and companies to understand the true meaning of Galapagos, a proclamation of natives and inhabitants, the monoliths, invite artists, thinkers, writers, dreamers, photographers, painters and sculptors, simply help discover the islands philosophy, the Basalt Rock on which to base all the rest. Galapagos is a portal for humanity to find their path back to the truth. I have worked several decades with the majority of private and State institutions and also individuals. A statement like this can’t ever be made by one single person that would be impossible, that energy and intelligence should flow and originate from humanity, nature and the elements, it’s a non-obligatory paradigm, and it’s just being true to that we link with. These paintings, poetry, book and more are part of all of this; it’s part of what I was able to see and try to share. The paintings are at a Gallery in Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. Every human being is essential whose energy vibrates in harmony with all creation. To every action there is a thought, a philosophy. Art is the Supreme expression of philosophy. André.
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My name is Andre, I was born in August of 53, I am of Celtic origins (Belgium), I was born and lived in Belgium, some years of my adolescence in Africa and most of my life in South America, in Ecuador, most of the time in the Galapagos Islands, where I live. I have the privilege to be a naturalist guide of the Galapagos National Park. I have walked the paths of these islands since 1973 and I still remain Guide. These islands are of great significance for many people around the world; however, really understanding and discovering the truth, the intrinsic meaning of this archipelago and its seas, can probably only be by walking its trails, discovering its wisdom, guidance and teachings, its philosophy. These islands gave me the privilege of discovering its magic, its wisdom and its teachings. Somehow, I long to share all those discovering’s, which are simple and magnificent at the same time. The way to share some of what the island gave me is the books I wrote, the editorials, poems and paintings are part of that, sharing the spiritual philosophy of these islands. Still need to accomplish the creation of a statue eight meters high representing Mother Nature which image is in one of the paintings, still miss making an art school, still miss the construction of the Temple of Eight, the Council of Wise Men, a profound change in local education, to guide tourist institutes and companies to understand the true meaning of Galapagos, a proclamation of natives and inhabitants, the monoliths, invite artists, thinkers, writers, dreamers, photographers, painters and sculptors, simply help discover the islands philosophy, the Basalt Rock on which to base all the rest. Galapagos is a portal for humanity to find their path back to the truth. I have worked several decades with the majority of private and State institutions and also individuals. A statement like this can’t ever be made by one single person that would be impossible, that energy and intelligence should flow and originate from humanity, nature and the elements, it’s a non-obligatory paradigm, and it’s just being true to that we link with. These paintings, poetry, book and more are part of all of this; it’s part of what I was able to see and try to share. The paintings are at a Gallery in Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos. Every human being is essential whose energy vibrates in harmony with all creation. To every action there is a thought, a philosophy. Art is the Supreme expression of philosophy. André.
- Nationality: BELGIUM
- Date of birth : 1953
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- Groups: Contemporary Belgian Artists
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Brujos y Lechuzas.
Brujos y Lechuzas
Esta obra representa a dos Brujos y lechuza de Galápagos.
Este pintado sobre plywood (madera terciada) de 91cm x 62cm (36” x 24”).
Esta pintura se realizó hace unos siete años y representa también algunos de los boscajes de las zonas elevadas de las islas mayores. Ambas especies son algunas de las especies emblemáticas de las islas.
La obra al momento está en el domicilio del autor en la isla Santa Cruz de Galápagos.
El Autor es André Degel
Galapagos Red Vermillion Flycatcher and Barn Owl.
It´s acrylic on plywood 91 cm x 62 cm (36” x 24”).
This painting was created about seven years ago, it represents the Red Vermillion Flycatchers from the Galapagos and a Barn Owl as well in their natural environment in the highlands from Santa Cruz which is known also as humid zones. Just like all Galapagos species the Red Vermillion Flycatcher and the barn owl are emblematic representatives of these magic islands.
The painting at the moment can be found in Bellavista town in Santa Cruz Island of Galapagos, at the author’s house, it’s an original painting and it’s also the only one.
Author; André Degel
Added Aug 1, 2017
Tortuga Terrestre Galapagos
Tortuga Terrestre.
Esta pintura representa a la tortuga terrestre gigante de Galápagos emergiendo entre Miconias, planta endémica de las islas.
Es acrílico sobre madera terciada de 98cm x 98cm (38” x 38”).
Esta pintura se realizó hace unos diez años y fue parte de la exhibición de arte Galapagueño en la cuidad de Seabrook en Texas, cerca de Galveston Bay, organizado por la Municipalidad de esta ciudad. La obra al momento se encuentra en la cuidad de Bellavista en la isla Santa Cruz de Galápagos, en el domicilio del autor.
Autor. André Degel
Galápagos Giant Tortoise.
This painting represents some of the giant land tortoise of the Galapagos Islands. It’s one of the most emblematic species from the archipelago. In this painting, it’s emerging from a Miconias bushes an endemic plant species from the islands that grows almost exclusively in the very high lands, higher up then the forests regions.
The work was painted in acrylic on canvas with wooden frame, of 98 cm x 98 cm (38 "x 38"), about ten years ago, it participated in a Galapagos art exhibit in Seabrook city, Texas, near Galveston Bay. When unframed in order to ship it back to the Galapagos after the exhibition, the ´painting suffered some micro cracks.
The painting at the moment can be found close to Bellavista town in Santa Cruz Island of Galapagos, at the author’s house, it’s an original painting and it’s also the only one. The painting includes a certificate of authenticity.
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