The Chalice of Silence – Metal Skull Sculpture, Steel and Bronze
The Chalice of Silence – Contemporary Sculpture in Steel and Bronze Metal
Skull and Chalice Sculpture in Metal Lace | Philippe Buil
The Chalice of Silence is a contemporary sculpture representing a stemmed glass whose bowl takes the shape of a skull. Made in metal lace, this work combines steel and bronze.
Metal Sculpture: Description
Both a ritual object and a meditative symbol, The Chalice of Silence transforms the shape of the chalice — traditionally linked to celebration and sharing — into a vessel of silence and memory. The skull, openwork and expressive, does not evoke a sudden end but a reflection on time, the fleeting, and transmission.
The metal lace creates a subtle play of solids and voids. Light passes through the material, revealing a structure both fragile in appearance and firmly rooted in steel and bronze. Every detail bears witness to meticulous handcrafting, giving this sculpture a strong and unique presence.
A Contemporary Sculpture Signed Philippe Buil
With The Chalice of Silence, I continue my exploration of material and symbolism. The skull, a recurring motif in art history, becomes here a space of silence and contemplation. The work fully fits within a contemporary approach where metal is no longer just material, but language.
Technical Characteristics
- Title of the Work: The Chalice of Silence
- Type: Contemporary Sculpture
- Technique: Metal Lace
- Materials: Steel and Bronze
- Representation: Chalice with Skull
- Piece: Unique Original Work
- Signature: on the base
- Certificate of Authenticity: issued by the artist
- Base: Steel diameter 4 in
Dimensions: Height 9 in - Width 4 in - Depth 4 in
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