Lyle Sopel | President, CEO and Master Designer | Sculptor of Sopel Studio
Lyle Sopel is considered to be one of the preeminent living, Jsde and Gem - nature inspired sculptor's. An innovator of a contemporary gem design genre. Sopel continues a Fine Art career that spans over 3 decades Sopel has received numerous awards as a Sculptor, Book Author and Speaker.
Garnered by National Geographic Magazine - Nat Geo Org - “ One of the most accomplished contemporary Jade Sculptor’s in the world” Sopel’s work is collected by Members of Royalty , Heads of State, Art Connoisseurs, VIP Collectors, from many continents.
Sopel believes that man and animal share the same innate spirit. And surrounding ourselves with beauty, art and nature is essential to our well being.
Full Biography and Achievements
Kurtis E. Sopel | Studio Protege | Sculptor | Designer | Photo & Videographer
A studio prodigy for many years. Kurtis brings in an innovative approach and refinement to the design element of the studio. Naturally gravitating to the art world. Kurtis received his BFA in Visual Art and has explored both classical and digital fields. Kurtis has been trained on the traditional techniques of designing and sculpting gem sculptures.
Colette Gauthier | Vice President | Creative Director of Sopel Studio
As Creative Director of Sopel Studio for over 3 decades. Colette has brought in her insightful perspective of how to merge the fine art of gem sculptures with the luxury art market. Equipped with her background in design and her expertise in marketing and collector relations. Her driving force and vision has helped elevate the studio from national to world class status.
ACKNOWLEDGeMENTS
"This is a genuine artists of such breathtaking rarity, that only a handful of few such masters exist in the world today"
Dr. Zella Jackson Hannum PHD. | Founder of Gallery Zella and Author | North Carolina, USA.
"Our Sopel collection is often the subject of lively discussions with our guests at our home"
D & S Mashall | Master Works Collector | Singapore
"Thank you. You have such amazing talent to envision. Intuitively see what can be created and then exercise the manual and technical skills to mold life into stone”
Dr Gembora PHD | Toronto, Canada
"We could have happily taken any or all of them. But one in particular called "Honey Land" was to be the centerpiece of the show. It is an outstanding work of art. The aura of contentment and joy makes us smile whenever we glimpse it. We are HONORED to be its guardian."
Collectors | Andrea & Trevor | England