With this metal female bust sculpture, I wanted to create a silhouette that seems to be born from a ribbon of material unfolding around the body.
A metal ribbon to shape the silhouette
In Belisama The ribbon woman, the female bust appears wrapped by a metallic ribbon. The sculpture is built through a succession of lines that turn around the body and gradually outline the silhouette.
This ribbon gives the sculpture a unique dynamic. The body is not enclosed in a solid mass: it appears through a movement of material that seems to float around it, like a metallic fabric.
Steel and bronze lace
The sculpture is made of steel and bronze lace, obtained by melting the metal drop by drop using a dripping technique. This method creates an openwork metal network that allows light to pass through the sculpture.
The metal lace reveals the lines of the female body while playing with transparency. The steel and bronze areas create a subtle contrast between the strength of the metal and the softness of the bust's curves.
Learn more about the sculpture “Belisama La femme ruban”
What does the sculpture Belisama La femme ruban represent?
This sculpture represents a female bust constructed like a metal ribbon that wraps around and reveals the silhouette of the body.
What technique is used to create the metal lace?
The metal lace is created by dripping, a technique that involves melting steel and bronze drop by drop to form an openwork structure.
What materials make up the sculpture?
The sculpture is made of steel and bronze, two metals that create a visual contrast and a richness of textures.
Why call it “metal lace”?
The term metal lace describes an openwork and lightweight structure that evokes the delicacy of fabric. This technique allows playing with light and transparency.
Is this sculpture a unique piece?
Yes, this sculpture is a unique signed work, accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
Where can this sculpture be exhibited?
A metal lace sculpture can be displayed in a contemporary interior, an art gallery, or an architectural space where the light can reveal its transparency.
