An intimate, deeply psychological sculpture cast in a rich alloy of bronze and copper. Recontextualizing the defensive architecture of the skeletal form, the piece features heavy, arched rib-like structures that erupt symmetrically from a central column. The metal bands mimic both a protective thoracic cage and a set of emerging, heavily bound wings—capturing a state of intense somatic pressure and defensive containment. The raw, tactile textures of the cast bronze and copper lend the work an ancient, relic-like presence, serving as a powerful physical manifestation of the vulnerability and internal scaffolding of the human psyche.
Specifications:
Somatic Ribs, 2024
Cast bronze and copper
18 x 9 inches
Price upon request