{"product_id":"au-coeur-du-temps-sculpture-murale-coeur-en-metal","title":"At the Heart of Time – Metal Heart Wall Sculpture","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the Heart of Time – A wall sculpture where feelings transcend the ages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome things change over time, but the deepest feelings remain. This idea inspired \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the Heart of Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a wall sculpture about emotional memory and the enduring nature of love.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI created this work in steel metal lace, shaping the material to create a frame with irregular contours, like fragments of an antique ornament crafted over the years. At the center, a heart covered in gold metal leaf catches the eye and contrasts with the depth of the steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love this dialogue between raw material and light, between the frame\u0026#39;s abundant reliefs and the simplicity of the symbol. Every detail evokes the passage of time, the memories that remain, and the bonds that shape us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the Heart of Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a unique wall sculpture, an invitation to keep close what truly matters: the emotions, memories, and feelings that endure through the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Intimate metal lace sculptures by Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculptures-intimes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntimate Sculptures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca title=\"Intimate metal lace sculptures by Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculptures-intimes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand my \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Metal lace wall sculptures by Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculptures-murales\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall Sculptures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Metal lace Heart Collection by Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculpture-coeur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eheart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collections, At the Heart of Time will naturally find its place in a living room, an entryway, or a living space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dDJwEH7oakI?si=2Mk1VD4Dz7YLkzEj\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSculpture details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.8549%; height: 238.225px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7126%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eArtwork title\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.9941%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt the Heart of Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7126%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.9941%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Intimate metal lace sculptures by Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculptures-intimes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIntimate Sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca title=\"Metal lace wall sculptures by Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculptures-murales\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWall sculptures\u003c\/a\u003e - \u003ca title=\"Metal lace sculptures depicting hearts\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculpture-coeur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeart\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7126%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.9941%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Artist presentation: Philippe Buil\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/pages\/qui-suis-je\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePhilippe Buil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7126%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.9941%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eContemporary wall sculpture\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7126%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.9941%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Metal lace technique by Philippe Buil\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/pages\/technique\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetal lace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7126%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.9941%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eSteel and gold metal leaf\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.7126%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 71.9941%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eEngraved on the back\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 6 in - Width: 5 in - Depth: 0,8 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about the “Au Cœur du Temps” sculpture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does the Au Cœur du Temps wall sculpture represent?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAu Cœur du Temps depicts a gilded heart placed at the center of a sculptural steel frame. This piece evokes the permanence of feelings, emotional memory, and bonds that withstand the passage of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the symbolism of this heart-shaped sculpture?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heart is a universal symbol of love and affection. Combined here with the traces left by time, it represents the emotions, memories, and feelings that endure despite life’s changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat material is the Au Cœur du Temps sculpture made of?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wall sculpture is made of steel using the metal lacework technique. Some areas are covered with gold metal leaf to create a luminous contrast with the dark material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow is the gilded heart made?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe heart is crafted from metal lacework and finished with gold metal leaf. This application brings light to the center of the composition and emphasizes the symbolic dimension of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy does the frame have irregular contours?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sculptural frame is intentionally irregular and rich in relief. It evokes antique ornaments, fragments, and traces left by time. This composition gives the sculpture a distinctive character, somewhere between contemporary art and memories of the past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is distinctive about the metal lacework technique?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal lacework involves shaping steel to create openwork forms, lines, and reliefs that give the material an almost organic appearance. It allows light, shadows, and transparency to play across the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere should you hang this heart-shaped wall sculpture?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAu Cœur du Temps can find its place in a living room, bedroom, entryway, or living space. Its symbolic character and contrasts between dark steel and gilding make it a wall sculpture that naturally draws the eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho should you give the Au Cœur du Temps sculpture to?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sculpture is a particularly meaningful gift idea for celebrating a birthday, a wedding, a meeting, or a milestone event. 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