Hupet André

HUPET, André (Grand-Reng/Mons, 1922 – Ciply/Mons, 1993). Sculptor, ceramicist, draughtsman, painter, muralist, and tapestry designer. Trained at the Academy in Mons under L. Buisseret (1937–1947). Winner of the Godecharle Prize for sculpture in 1947. His work includes monumental pieces for the Palace of Fine Arts, the Palace of Justice, and the Palais des Expositions in Charleroi. As a painter, he produced figures, nudes, portraits, and compositions. His style is characterized by a tempered expressionism, though his works can also appear Baroque or, at times, be rendered with refined, clean lines. He was a member of the Maîtrise de Nimy from 1944 onwards. He taught at the Academy in Mons and at the École supérieure d'architecture in Mons. His work is held in collections including the Museum in Mons (*The Dance*, plaster). Listed in Kunstenaars en galerijen 1997 and Twee eeuwen signaturen van Belgische kunstenaars. (Piron)