Sculpture representing a female bust in bronze lace covered with 24-carat gold leaf.
With Golden Dawn, I wanted to evoke a moment of birth, when the light seems to appear for the first time.
The sculpture takes the form of a female bust made using my metal lace technique, where the bronze unfolds here in a rounder and more organic structure.
The material seems to have melted and then frozen in time. It sometimes evokes natural lace, almost like caramel that has slowly stretched before crystallizing. I like this impression of transformation, as if the material has retained the memory of its movement.
The shape of the bust opens downward into a triangular structure that, for me, evokes a matrix, a place of origin. This soft geometry suggests the idea of a beginning, a possible birth.
The bronze is entirely covered with 24-carat gold leaf. The gold captures the light and diffuses it through the metal lace, creating a luminous vibration that changes depending on the viewer and the space around the sculpture.
In my work, I like the material to remain open, pierced by air and light. The sculpture is never completely closed: it breathes, it dialogues with its surroundings.
With Golden Dawn, I wanted the metal to become almost a nascent light:
a soft and organic presence, suspended between origin, body, and radiance.
Sculpture features
Granite base 7,9 in x 7,9 in
Dimensions Height: 20,9 in - Width: 18,9 in - Depth: 8,3 in
Learn more about the sculpture "Belisama Golden Dawn"
What is the inspiration behind the Belisama Golden Dawn sculpture?
The sculpture evokes the birth of light, like a symbolic dawn where the female body gradually appears through the metallic material.
What technique is used to create this sculpture?
Bronze lace is created by dripping, a technique that involves melting bronze drop by drop to create an openwork structure.
Why use 24-carat gold leaf?
Gold leaf captures and diffuses light. It transforms the surface of the bronze into a vibrant and precious material.
What is metal lace in sculpture?
Metal lace is a sculptural technique that creates an openwork metal network resembling fabric. It allows playing with transparency and light.
Is this sculpture a unique piece?
Yes, this sculpture is a unique signed work, accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
What type of base does the sculpture rest on?
The sculpture is displayed on a black marble base, which highlights the shine of the gold and provides stability to the whole.
