Joop Falke

Joop Falke (1933–2016), born in Dordrecht on 23 March, died in Oss 3 October; was a Dutch artist and goldsmith.

Joop Falke
Joop Falke
Born
Johannes Josephus Maria Falke

(1933-03-23) 23 March 1933
Dordrecht, The Netherlands
Died3 October 2016
Oss, The Netherlands
NationalityDutch
EducationFrench Zwollo jr
Known forGoldsmith, Jeweler, and sculptor
MovementAbstract
Patron(s)Oss and other Local Government Institutions

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.[1] He made jewellery from precious metals, liturgical vessels, Eucharistic 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).[2]

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.

Statements by Joop Falke
  • "Even sobriety can be costly. To give simplicity stylish shape, is an art. I have always wanted to show people the beauty of simplicity."
  • "There is a difference between artistry and craft, but I do not believe that my profession is undervalued in general through art."
  • "What I did was always meant for someone. My jewelry has always been the carrier of the character of the person who wears it."
Jewelry
  • Pendant in silver, with shell
  • Pendant, in gold
  • Ring in gold, with diamonds and lapis lazuli
  • Pendant and ring, in gold en with tiger
  • Brooch, in gold
  • Hanger, in silver (with lapis lazuli)
  • Necklace in silver, with piano key
Eucharistic objects
  • Tabernakel. Etched brass plate. 1968
  • Chalice. 1960
  • Monstrance, partly gilded silver with pearls and amethysts, 1963
  • Silverware. 1997
  • Angel JF
  • Font Cover. Red copper. 1961
  • Tabernacle. Brass, enamel, rose quartz and burned amethysts, 1959
Sculptures
  • Bird
  • Wall Ornament 'Skater' Oss. Iron, lacquered. 1969
  • Abstract
  • 'Conversation'
  • Wedding' image in polyester, the GGD in Oss, 1978
  • Sea Lion, with former LOM school 'De Terp' in Oss, 1979
  • Wall Ornament "Koentje" Pius X school Oss. 1962
  • Picture taken at the former Edith Stein High school in Oss, 1970
  • Chairs
  • Sail JF
  • Bronze fountain 1978
  • Cock 1979
  • Rabobank 2001
  • 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
  1. "Obituary". Brabants Dagblad. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
  2. "One percent rule for art". PublicArtOnline. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2017.
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