Belisama Tradition – Metal lace female bust sculpture
With this metal female bust sculpture, I wanted to explore the balance between the solidity of the structure and the artistic momentum of the material.
Steel as the foundation of the sculpture
In Belisama Tradition, steel plays the role of foundation. It forms the base, the feet, and the invisible architecture of the sculpture. It is what supports the structure and gives the bust its stability, verticality, and anchoring in space.
This presence of steel evokes strength and permanence. The material unfolds like a metallic skeleton, an almost organic framework that recalls the roots of a tree or the structure of a body. In this work, steel is the memory of the metal, the solid and essential part of the sculpture.
Bronze as an artistic breath
Facing this solid base, the bronze becomes the major artistic element of the sculpture. It appears as a living material unfolding around the bust, highlighting the body's lines and revealing the movement of the form.
Its warm reflections contrast with the sobriety of the steel. The bronze acts like a light resting on the structure, an almost painterly presence in the metallic lace. In Belisama Tradition, the sculpture becomes a dialogue between two forces: the steel that supports and the bronze that expresses.
Steel base: 3.9 in x 7.9 in Height: 18.5 in - Width: 16 in - Depth: 6.3 in
Learn more about the sculpture "Belisama Tradition"
What is the inspiration behind the Belisama Tradition sculpture?
This sculpture explores the relationship between structure and expression. Steel represents the base and solidity, while bronze becomes the artistic element that reveals the form of the female bust.
What materials make up the sculpture?
The sculpture is made of steel and bronze, two metals that create an aesthetic contrast between structural strength and artistic brilliance.
What is metal lace?
Metal lace is a sculpting technique achieved by melting metal drop by drop, creating an openwork network similar to a metallic fabric.
Why combine steel and bronze in a sculpture?
Steel provides strength and structure, while bronze offers visual richness and a warm glow. This duality creates a balance between architecture and poetry.
Is this sculpture a unique piece?
Yes, like all sculptures made using this technique, it is a unique piece, signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Where to display this sculpture?
This sculpture can be installed in a contemporary interior, a gallery, or an architectural space where light can pass through the metal lace.
