Bronze Sculpture for Sale
Le grand Saut, 1999
Sculpture : plaster · 21 x 15 x 13 cm 8.3 x 5.9 x 5.1 inch
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About the artwork
Type
Sculpture : numbered and limited to 7 copies
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
Invoice from the gallery
Signature
Engraved signature
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
21 x 15 x 13 cm 8.3 x 5.9 x 5.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
Dimensions of pedestal:
2 x 13 x 15 cm 0.8 x 5.1 x 5.9 inch
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Description
This strikingly beautiful modern sculpture embodies the mastery of the human form in an almost abstract expression. Made of patinated plaster, it captures a moment of intense yet frozen movement, evoking strength and fluidity. The figure appears to lean forward, arms outstretched in front of her, giving the work a unique dynamic and palpable tension. The work of lines and curves highlights the subtle yet defined musculature, a testament to a deep understanding of human anatomy. The choice of pure white for this piece reinforces the purity of the captured gesture, drawing attention to the light and shadow that dance across its surface, delicately accentuating the folds and hollows. The absence of distinctive features on the sculpture's face suggests a universality, allowing the viewer to project their own emotions and interpretations. Set on a black plinth, the piece rises with authority, contrasting beautifully with its support to create a work that irresistibly attracts and holds the eye. This work embodies not only the delicate elegance of movement frozen in time, but also the artist's deep introspection on themes of human strength and vulnerability.
Presentation
From 1990 to today, Gaya's artistic journey is rich and dense:
drawing course at the School of Applied Arts in Savigny sur Orge (91)
workshop of Jacques LAFAYE, painter, sculptor, philosopher and photographer
Drawing sessions with live models. Learn modeling, first raw clays
Modeling sessions at the Ateliers Libres d'Aquitaine, first terracotta
Drawing and sculpture sessions at Jacques LAFAYE's studio
A personal sculpture workshop is set up
Takes casting courses at Christiane CHAPON's workshop in Bruges (33)
First molds for parts and elastomer. First plaster casts
Takes over Jacques LAFAYE's workshop in old Bordeaux
Created an association where she gives sculpture classes and maintains drawing sessions with models
Bronze prints, Cyclopes Foundry, Mérignac (33)
Auction, Auction House in Bordeaux
“One shot challenge" series: sculptures made from sketches on models, in one go
Copy of a sculpture by Louis Delaville, “The great-grandchildren of the painter François Boucher" 18th century
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