The German Bouzoukys Mixed Media Light Sculpture by Eduard Van Giel, 2021

Eduard Van Giel (1945- 2022) is a Belgian artist influenced by artists such as Ensor, Duchamp, Beuys, Polke, Kippenberger, and Warhol. He is known for his complex, multi-media assemblages that intersect social commentary with industrial and electronic elements. His work often utilizes light, salvaged objects, and kinetic components to explore themes of modern identity, political tension, and the human condition. Van Giel’s aesthetic is defined by a raw, maximalist approach that challenges the boundaries between fine art and industrial craft.

"The German Bouzoukys" is a one-of-a-kind light sculpture by Belgian artist Eduard Van Giel. The work features a central panel overlaid with a Greek flag motif, a crucifix, and a complex network of wires and tubes that connect glowing Coca-Cola bottles and neon "S" symbols. Digital readouts and industrial warning labels integrate into the surface, creating a high-energy commentary on globalism and cultural synthesis. This kinetic assemblage is designed to be suspended, functioning as both a large-scale wall sculpture and an ambient light source.