Wim Delvoye’s profane messages hammered into rocks in stunning scale

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Wim Delvoye - Sweetheart, 2003
Wim Delvoye – Sweetheart, 2003
Sweetheart. Out for pizza. Back in 10 mins. Gianni

Introduction

With the advancement of technology, delivering messages has never been this easy. All we do is create emails, text messages and even Twitter posts, and it’s just a click away! Except for the Belgian artist who puts great effort in delivering such message, Wim Delvoye.

About Wim Delvoye’s mountain carvings

Delvoye created iconic works by inscribing messages on mountains on a massive scale. Just a simple message, he put a great effort into putting reminders beyond the ordinary. Instead of painting a canvas to put out his creativity, he sets out a statement by making an effort to connect with nature. Come to think of it, he sets out a message to everyone by being aware that each significant human experience correlates with the forces of nature.

Photos

Wim Delvoye - Waited Till 9
Wim Delvoye – Waited Till 9
Waited till 9. Where were you? Do you still love me? Michelle
Wim Delvoye - Rude but Cute
Wim Delvoye – Rude but Cute, 2000
Rude but cute. 18 year old babe. 018 83 87 840
Wim Delvoye - Walking the Dog
Wim Delvoye – Out Walking the Dog, 2000
Out walking the dog. Back soon. Tina
Wim Delvoye - Lusty Young
Wim Delvoye – Lusty Busty, 2000
Lusty young busty blonde. 7813 917575
Wim Delvoye - Garbage
Wim Delvoye – Garbage, 2000
Honey, don’t forget to take out the garbage. Nina
Wim Delvoye - Darling I'll be back
Wim Delvoye – Darling I’ll be back, 2003
Darling – I’ll be back around midnight. David
Wim Delvoye - Bell is broken
Wim Delvoye – Bell is broken, 2000
Bell is broken. Please knock. Tina
Wim Delvoye - Honey
Wim Delvoye – Lasagna, 2000
Honey, Lasagna in the fridge. Love you, S.
Wim Delvoye – Minou, 2000
Wim Delvoye – Minou, 2000
Minou, I want to marry you
Wim Delvoye – Swiss Mountain, 1996
Wim Delvoye – Swiss Mountain, 1996
Susan, out for a pizza. Back in five minutes. George

Sketch

Wim Delvoye - Mountains - Keys, David, Pizza, Mike, 2000, watercolour and colour pencil, 60 x 50 cm
Wim Delvoye – Mountains – Keys, David, Pizza, Mike, 2000, watercolour and colour pencil, 60 x 50 cm
Mum. Key are you know where
David
Susan, out for a pizza. Back in five minutes. George
Mike. Dinner is in the oven. Jill.

All images by Wim Delvoye unless otherwise noted.

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