Rafig Tullou
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Raffig Tullou alias Neven Lewarc’h (6 January 1909, Mordelles
- 16 January 1990 in Saint-Herblain
) was a Breton
sculptor
and set designer. His works included modern Celto
-Breton furnishing art, wood carving
s, stone carving
s, and restoration of historical buildings.
, and attempted to adapt his style to merge classical and Breton regional traditions.
Like other members of the group, he was also involved in Breton nationalist politics. Following the split in the Breton Autonomist Party
, in 1934, Tullou, Gestalen, Francis Bayer du Kern, Goulven Mazéas and Morvan Marchal
created the Breton Federalist Movement, which sought Breton federal autonomy within France. This was set up because of the creation of the extremist Breton National Party
, which had pro-Nazi sympathies. Nevertheless, during World War II
, he reported for L'Heure Bretonne
, the newspaper of the BNP.
In 1944, he became the last Secretary General of Seiz Breur
, following the resignation of René-Yves Creston
.
, the journal changed its name to become Nemeton (sanctuary). Today, it is known as Ialon-Kad-Nemeton.
, at Bains-sur-Oust
. He also designed the commemorative plaque for the 18th century Breton rebel Marquis de Pontcallec in the Place du Bouffay, in Nantes
.
In 1966, he created Skoed (The Shield) to be the official newspaper of Koun Breizh.
Mordelles
Mordelles is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Bretagne in north-western France.-Demographics:Inhabitants of Mordelles are called Mordelais.-References:* ;* -External links:* *...
- 16 January 1990 in Saint-Herblain
Saint-Herblain
Saint-Herblain is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.It is the largest suburb of the city of Nantes, and lies adjacent to its west side....
) was a Breton
Brittany
Brittany is a cultural and administrative region in the north-west of France. Previously a kingdom and then a duchy, Brittany was united to the Kingdom of France in 1532 as a province. Brittany has also been referred to as Less, Lesser or Little Britain...
sculptor
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
and set designer. His works included modern Celto
Celtic art
Celtic art is the art associated with the peoples known as Celts; those who spoke the Celtic languages in Europe from pre-history through to the modern period, as well as the art of ancient peoples whose language is uncertain, but have cultural and stylistic similarities with speakers of Celtic...
-Breton furnishing art, wood carving
Wood carving
Wood carving is a form of working wood by means of a cutting tool in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object...
s, stone carving
Stone carving
Stone carving is an ancient activity where pieces of rough natural stone are shaped by the controlled removal of stone. Owing to the permanence of the material, evidence can be found that even the earliest societies indulged in some form of stone work....
s, and restoration of historical buildings.
Life
Tullou came to prominence as a member of the Breton artistic movement Seiz BreurSeiz Breur
Seiz Breur was an artistic movement founded in 1923 in Brittany. Although it adopted the symbolic name seiz breur, meaning seven brothers in the Breton language, this did not refer to the number of members, but to the title of a folk-story...
, and attempted to adapt his style to merge classical and Breton regional traditions.
Like other members of the group, he was also involved in Breton nationalist politics. Following the split in the Breton Autonomist Party
Breton Autonomist Party
The Breton Autonomist Party was a political party which existed in Brittany from 1927 to 1931-Origin:The party was created at the first congress of the nationalist journal Breiz Atao in Rosporden on September 1927. It followed from establishment of the Unvaniez Yaouankiz Vreiz...
, in 1934, Tullou, Gestalen, Francis Bayer du Kern, Goulven Mazéas and Morvan Marchal
Morvan Marchal
Morvan Marchal , is the Breton name of Maurice Marchal, an architect and a militant Breton nationalist. He is best known for having designed the national flag of Brittany.-Biography:...
created the Breton Federalist Movement, which sought Breton federal autonomy within France. This was set up because of the creation of the extremist Breton National Party
Breton National Party
The Breton National Party was a nationalist party in Brittany that existed from 1931 to 1944. The party was disbanded after the liberation of France in World War II, because of ties to the Nazi party....
, which had pro-Nazi sympathies. Nevertheless, during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, he reported for L'Heure Bretonne
L'Heure Bretonne
L'Heure Bretonne was a Breton nationalist weekly newspaper which was published from June 1940 to June 1944. It was the organ of the Breton National Party and was strongly associated with collaborationist politics during World War II....
, the newspaper of the BNP.
In 1944, he became the last Secretary General of Seiz Breur
Seiz Breur
Seiz Breur was an artistic movement founded in 1923 in Brittany. Although it adopted the symbolic name seiz breur, meaning seven brothers in the Breton language, this did not refer to the number of members, but to the title of a folk-story...
, following the resignation of René-Yves Creston
René-Yves Creston
René-Yves Creston , born René Pierre Joseph Creston, was a Breton artist, designer and ethnographer who founded the Breton nationalist art movement Seiz Breur...
.
Neo-druidism
In the 1930s Tullou turned his attention towards druidic studies. In 1936, he, Morvan Marchal, and Francis Bayer du Kern founded Kredenn Geltiek Hollvedel (Worldwide Celtic Beliefs), also known as Kevanvod Tud Donn and Dêua Ana. In addition, he also founded a journal about druidic studies and philosophy called Kad (combat). During World War IIWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, the journal changed its name to become Nemeton (sanctuary). Today, it is known as Ialon-Kad-Nemeton.
Post-War
In 1954, he founded Koun Breizh (Remember Bretons), to promote Breton artistic heritage and Breton administrative organizations. Through the movement he sought to commemorate Breton national heroes, and was responsible for the statue of Nominoë, the first independent Duke of BrittanyDuke of Brittany
The Duchy of Brittany was a medieval tribal and feudal state covering the northwestern peninsula of Europe,bordered by the Alantic Ocean on the west and the English Channel to the north with less definitive borders of the Loire River to the south and Normandy to the east...
, at Bains-sur-Oust
Bains-sur-Oust
Bains-sur-Oust is a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine departement of Brittany in north-western France.-Demographics:Inhabitants of Bains-sur-Oust are called in French Bainsois....
. He also designed the commemorative plaque for the 18th century Breton rebel Marquis de Pontcallec in the Place du Bouffay, in Nantes
Nantes
Nantes is a city in western France, located on the Loire River, from the Atlantic coast. The city is the 6th largest in France, while its metropolitan area ranks 8th with over 800,000 inhabitants....
.
In 1966, he created Skoed (The Shield) to be the official newspaper of Koun Breizh.