Bronze Sculpture for Sale
Optional Omniscience, 2019
Sculpture : ceramic, Porcelain · 25.4 x 25.4 x 1.3 cm 10 x 10 x 0.5 inch
€403
403 €
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Delivery to: France , € 181
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Sculpture : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition
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Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
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Hand-signed by artist
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
25.4 x 25.4 x 1.3 cm 10 x 10 x 0.5 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
Optional Omniscience Carved porcelain One of a kind .
Hodge's poetic porcelain plates examine and reimagine the history of art in a way that values women, not only in body, but in wholeness, power, and love. Focusing on the narrative qualities of art-making, Hodge weaves stories into the clay which are both personal and universal.
This striking ceramic artwork features a stylized female figure encased in a square, frame-like structure, rotated to a diamond orientation. The figure is depicted with an elongated face, accentuated features, and an introspective gaze, evoking a sense of mystery and contemplation. Her hair flows gracefully, complementing her detailed attire decorated with star motifs. The bold use of blue and white contrasts sharply, enhancing the visual drama. Surrounding the figure is a dynamic, web-like pattern that suggests both entrapment and connectivity. This intricate design cleverly balances simplicity with complexity, drawing the viewer into its textured layers. The piece's edges are subtly irregular, adding an organic quality to the geometric form. This artwork's fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern, abstract expression elevates its unique aesthetic, making it a captivating centerpiece.
Alex Hodge was always drawn to the arts and regularly channeled her creativity as a child whether in watercolor classes or scrapbooking with her mother. Hodge focuses on prioritizing women’s narratives in all aspects of her work. Through the decorative and symbolic details, she hints at narratives without completing them to invite the viewer to participate in creating meaning. The women she invents exist in the present but is of the imagined future in which we all have room to flourish, to tell our stories, to give and receive love, and to express the beauty and pain of the human condition. Fundamentally, her artworks are a celebration of the tenacity and vulnerability of women and clay, an interplay of history and hope.
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Alex Hodge, born in 1994, is a contemporary ceramic artist and sculptor based in Georgia, USA. She holds a degree in ceramics from the University of Georgia, where she graduated summa cum laude, and earned her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Miami, receiving several academic awards throughout her studies.
Her artistic practice offers a poetic and critical exploration of femininity through ceramic art. Drawing inspiration from classical antiquity, Greek vases, mythological figures, and female archetypes, Hodge creates works that blend personal storytelling with cultural symbolism. Her pieces often take the form of engraved porcelain cups, narrative wall reliefs, and objects inspired by prehistoric Venus figures, questioning notions of memory, love, strength, and vulnerability.
She employs techniques such as hand-building, sgraffito, painting, and sometimes applies gold leaf to enrich the surface of her ceramics. Each piece functions as a narrative fragment, often inscribed with emotional texts or poetic lines that reflect her inner world and broader reflections on womanhood.
Alex Hodge’s work has been exhibited in various galleries and institutions across the United States. Through powerful series like Fragments of Our Love Story and Behind Closed Doors, she redefines the representation of women in art, embracing a deeply personal yet universal vision grounded in feminism, emotional memory, and art historical reference.
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