{"product_id":"memoire-divoire-sculpture-elephant-en-acier-et-dentelle-de-bronze","title":"Ivory Coast Memory - Elephant Sculpture in Steel and Bronze Lace","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis metal elephant sculpture was born from my deep admiration for the silent wisdom and peaceful power of the elephant.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2159\" data-start=\"1979\"\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eMémoire d’Ivoire\u003c\/em\u003e, I did not aim to faithfully reproduce the animal, but rather to evoke a presence. An emotion. An ancient memory inscribed in the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2394\" data-start=\"2161\"\u003eThrough this metal lace, the elephant appears almost like an apparition. The voids, tears, and textures give the work a particular breath, as if the metal itself preserved the traces of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2651\" data-start=\"2396\"\u003eHere I work steel and bronze with a very instinctive approach. I like to let the material interact with chance, reliefs, roughness, and light. Depending on the viewing angle, the sculpture reveals new shapes and new emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"2909\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003eThis work belongs to my \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Sculptures Intimes de Philippe Buil\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculptures-intimes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculptures Intimes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection, a more personal series in which I seek to convey the fragility hidden behind strength. The elephant here becomes a symbol of memory, transmission, and inner presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3103\" data-start=\"2911\"\u003eThe sculpture rests on a round, structured metal base, sober and mineral, on which I engraved my signature. Each piece I create thus bears the trace of my gesture and my universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3339\" data-start=\"3105\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMémoire d’Ivoire\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique piece entirely handmade in my workshop. It is intended for collectors and contemporary art lovers sensitive to material, the poetry of forms, and the power of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SvZOT4a-qDc?si=9ad2bZoaWpXk3lWl\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSculpture Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTitle of the work\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMémoire d'Ivoire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/sculptures-intimes\" title=\"Gamme Sculptures intimes de Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSculptures Intimes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/collections\/animal\" title=\"Collection Animaux - Sculptures de Philippe Buil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnimal Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eArtist\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Présentation de l'artiste 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\u003e\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eContemporary animal sculpture\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Technique de dentelle de métal de Philippe Buil\" href=\"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/pages\/technique\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetal lace\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSteel and Bronze\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSignature\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEngraved on the base\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBase: Steel diameter 4 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Height 9,5 in - Width 5,1 in - Depth 4 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3421\" data-start=\"3367\" data-section-id=\"1ho1i8a\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3421\" data-start=\"3367\" data-section-id=\"1ho1i8a\"\u003eLearn more about the sculpture \u0026quot;Mémoire d’Ivoire\u0026quot;\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3472\" data-start=\"3423\" data-section-id=\"coomx3\"\u003eWhat does the sculpture Mémoire d’Ivoire represent?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3617\" data-start=\"3473\"\u003eThis work represents an elephant head interpreted in a contemporary and organic way through a metal lace of steel and bronze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3668\" data-start=\"3619\" data-section-id=\"k9ldfe\"\u003eWhy choose the elephant as the subject?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"3830\" data-start=\"3669\"\u003eThe elephant symbolizes memory, wisdom, quiet strength, and transmission. This sculpture seeks to express this deeply emotional presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3887\" data-start=\"3832\" data-section-id=\"1pvs7o4\"\u003eWhat materials are used in this sculpture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4013\" data-start=\"3888\"\u003eThe sculpture is made of steel and bronze, two metals that allow creating contrasts of texture and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4060\" data-start=\"4015\" data-section-id=\"5vt00h\"\u003eIs the sculpture handmade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4162\" data-start=\"4061\"\u003eYes, each sculpture by Philippe Buil is entirely handmade in his workshop in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4210\" data-start=\"4164\" data-section-id=\"1e1bjtv\"\u003eIs this sculpture a unique piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4277\" data-start=\"4211\"\u003eYes, \u003cem\u003eMémoire d’Ivoire\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique work signed by the artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4318\" data-start=\"4279\" data-section-id=\"owfre2\"\u003eWhat is metal lace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4481\" data-start=\"4319\"\u003eMetal lace is a sculptural technique that consists of piercing and working the metal to create effects of transparency, relief, and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4545\" data-start=\"4483\" data-section-id=\"chmtxw\"\u003eIs this sculpture suitable for a contemporary interior?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4689\" data-start=\"4546\"\u003eYes, this work naturally fits into a contemporary, design, or artistic interior thanks to its clean and organic aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"4735\" data-start=\"4691\" data-section-id=\"109zcy9\"\u003eWhere is the artist\u0026#39;s signature engraved?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"4829\" data-start=\"4736\"\u003ePhilippe Buil\u0026#39;s signature is engraved directly on the metal base of the sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sculpture Philippe BUIL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53485095321938,"sku":"26-23","price":350.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2487\/5949\/files\/23-26sculpturemetal-elephant-acieretbronzeSteelsculpture-elephant-metalandbronze-PhilippeBuil4.jpg?v=1779115881","url":"https:\/\/sculpture-buil.com\/en\/products\/memoire-divoire-sculpture-elephant-en-acier-et-dentelle-de-bronze","provider":"Sculpture BUIL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}