Dernière descente, 2024
Martic

Sculpture : stainless steel

172 x 70 x 50 cm 67.7 x 27.6 x 19.7 inch

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About the artwork

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Unique work

Signature

Engraved signature

Authenticity

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Dimensions cm inch

172 x 70 x 50 cm 67.7 x 27.6 x 19.7 inch Height x Width x Depth

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The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors


Artwork sold in perfect condition

Artwork location: France

This artwork is a fascinating and futuristic sculpture, due to its innovative use of materials and expressive form. Made of chromed metal, it instantly captures attention with its shine and reflective brilliance. The sculpture depicts a skier, but not in a conventional way; he seems to emerge from the ground in a fluid and almost liquid way, creating a striking illusion of movement and transformation. The artist has subtly played with textures and shapes to illustrate the power and speed of the sport of skiing. The skis, slender and angular, seem to cut through the air with sharp precision. The character, meanwhile, is depicted in a stylized but clear manner, with a protective helmet and goggles, symbolizing both modernity and protection. This detail brings a touch of humanity to this figure seemingly at one with its environment. The base, which evokes a molten puddle of metal, reinforces the idea of fluidity and continuity between the object and the support. It visually links the sculpture to the ground, creating an interaction between the work and its surrounding space. The effectiveness of this piece lies in its blend of realism and abstraction, capturing both the essence of skiing and a broader vision of transformation and movement. The unconventional approach of this sculpture, mixing realistic and imaginary elements, makes it a poignant and memorable work. It encourages the viewer to question the nature of metamorphosis and the potential of combining art and technology to create something truly unique and avant-garde.
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Galerie28.com • France

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France  • 1970

Presentation

Martic is an artist from Drome, France, whose fits in the current trend of contemporary art. The work of metal is very popular right now.

His metal reflects the light, invites us to caress it.

Today Martic exhibits in different showrooms in the world such as Luxembourg or Switzelrand.

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Sculpted Metal Bodies

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French artists

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