{"product_id":"belisama-au-coeur-du-feu-sculpture-buste-feminin-en-metal","title":"Belisama At the Heart of Fire – Metal Female Bust Sculpture","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt the heart of the fire is a female bust sculpture in metal, where steel and bronze meet to bring forth an organic silhouette infused with energy, fire, and the transformation of matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA female body shaped by matter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eAt the heart of the fire\u003c\/em\u003e, I wanted to explore the presence of the female body through matter rather than through its traditional representation. The bust gradually appears within a lacework of metal, as though emerging from the steel, caught between presence and disappearance. The shape of the body takes form, yet remains open and fragmented, crossed by voids that become as important as the matter itself.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSteel forms the main structure of this sculpture, while bronze flows through it like a network of energy. These lines seem to run across the body, connecting its different forms and revealing an inner strength. They evoke the traces of fire: matter that has become incandescent, transformed, and then frozen in metal. The female body thus becomes the site of a metamorphosis, between strength, fragility, and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAt the heart of the fire, an inner energy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis sculpture belongs to my research into the human body and its invisible territories. In the \u003ca title=\"Life-size body collection - metal lace sculpture by Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/corps-taille-reelle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife-size Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection, I do not seek to reproduce the body in an academic manner. I am more interested in what passes through it: its energy, memory, tensions, and the transformations that seem to inhabit matter.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI create each sculpture entirely by hand, gradually constructing this lacework of metal. Steel and bronze meet, respond to one another, and work together in the emergence of the form. Each opening, relief, and metal line contributes to the identity of the work. \u003cem\u003eAt the heart of the fire\u003c\/em\u003e is therefore a unique piece, a sculpture in which the female body seems to be built from fire and preserve the trace of its energy within its matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/n65bZ6BqfqM?si=JsoV8MIgF4nxt22C\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSculpture features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100.018%; height: 235.228px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.8727%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eTitle of the work\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.0482%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt the heart of the fire\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.8727%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.0482%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection works\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/oeuvres-de-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecollection works,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca title=\"Life-size body\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/corps-taille-reelle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLife-size Body\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.8727%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.0482%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Artist Philippe Buil presentation\" rel=\"noopener\" 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: 27.8727%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.0482%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eContemporary sculpture\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.8727%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.0482%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Philippe Buil metal lace technique\" rel=\"noopener\" 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: 27.8727%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.0482%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebronze and steel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6023px;\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.8727%; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eSignature\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.0482%; text-align: right; height: 19.6023px;\"\u003eEngraved on the base\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel: 4 in x 8 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height: 18 in - Width: 14 in - Depth: 5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eLearn more about the sculpture “Belisama At the heart of the fire”\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat does the sculpture At the heart of the fire represent?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt the heart of the fire\u003c\/em\u003e represents a female bust interpreted through a contemporary sculptural language. The body is not reproduced realistically or academically: it gradually appears within a lacework of metal made of matter, reliefs, and voids. The female silhouette thus becomes an organic, open form in transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat materials make up the sculpture At the heart of the fire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is made of steel and bronze. Steel forms the main structure of the female bust, while bronze passes through the matter in the form of lines and metal networks. The contrast between the two materials contributes to the work’s visual and organic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy represent a female bust in metal lace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMetal lace allows the body, void, and light to coexist. Rather than creating a solid, closed surface, this technique opens the sculpture and allows the eye to move through it. The female bust then appears as a presence that gradually takes shape according to the viewing angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat role does fire play in the sculpture At the heart of the fire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFire is present in the title and in the work’s imagery as a force of transformation. It evokes the energy passing through the body and matter, as well as the ability of metal to be transformed by heat and gesture. The bronze lines may recall incandescent traces flowing through the steel structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs At the heart of the fire a unique sculpture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. \u003cem\u003eAt the heart of the fire\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique work made entirely by hand. The construction of the metal lace, the work on the steel and bronze, and the textures and reliefs make each sculpture impossible to reproduce identically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich collection does this sculpture belong to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt the heart of the fire\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the \u003ca title=\"Collection Works categories - Metal lace sculptures by Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/oeuvres-de-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e range and the \u003ca title=\"Life-size Body Collection - Metal lace sculptures by Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/corps-taille-reelle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife-size Body\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection. This collection explores the human body through contemporary sculptures in which metal, light, void, and matter contribute to the construction of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the female body represented in a fragmented way?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFragmentation makes it possible to move away from a traditional representation of the body. It reveals a silhouette built from traces, lines, and empty spaces. The female body thus becomes less a form to reproduce than a territory to explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does light act on this metal sculpture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe openwork structure allows light to partially pass through the work. Depending on the lighting and the viewer’s position, certain reliefs, openings, or bronze details become more visible. The perception of the bust therefore constantly evolves with its surroundings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can a contemporary female bust sculpture be installed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA collection sculpture such as \u003cem\u003eAt the heart of the fire\u003c\/em\u003e can be installed in a contemporary interior, an architectural space, a private collection, or a place dedicated to art. Its open structure allows it to engage with the surrounding space and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is a steel and bronze sculpture of this kind made?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sculpture is made entirely by hand through a gradual process of constructing the matter. Steel and bronze are melted drop by drop, then assembled and worked to create an organic structure in which every detail contributes to the formation of the body and the overall balance of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sculpture Philippe BUIL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54622746083666,"sku":"26-37","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2487\/5949\/files\/37-26BelisamaaucoeurdufeuSculpturemetalcorpsbronzeacier-MetalsculpturebronzesteelbodyIntheheartofthefirePhilippeBuil1.jpg?v=1788947878","url":"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/en\/products\/belisama-au-coeur-du-feu-sculpture-buste-feminin-en-metal","provider":"Sculpture BUIL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}