Sculpture "The Tear", bronze
Sculpture "The Tear", bronze
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limited, 75 copies | numbered | signed | bronze | size 34 x 19 x 19 cm (h/w/d) | weight approx. 7 kg
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Sculpture "The Tear", bronze
The Tear is a bronze sculpture by Belgian artist Marc Caelenberghe, whose work is deeply rooted in personal emotions. The sculptor created this tear-shaped artwork to represent the essence of human emotion. Inspired by his personal trials, the tear embodies both sadness and joy, aiming to convey a sense of peace to the viewer.
Fine bronze sculpture, cast using the Lost-Wax-Process. Limited to 75 copies, numbered and signed. Size 34 x 19 x 19 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 7 kg.
Producer: ars mundi Edition Max Büchner GmbH, Bödekerstraße 13, 30161 Hanover, Germany Email: info@arsmundi.de
About Marc Caelenberghe
Marc Caelenberghe is a Belgian sculptor whose particular passion is stone carving from Carrara marble and Belgian blue limestone. According to him, stone carving requires a combination of creativity and craftsmanship. The stone must be worked in different ways to conquer it, as it has a very strong will. Caelenberghe's work reflects his personal feelings. For the artist, stone carving feels like therapy, it is an activity that allows him to process everyday experiences and relax.
An alloy of copper with other metals (especially with tin) used since ancient times. It is an ideal metal for high-quality artistic castings, capable of enduring for millennia.
When casting bronze, the artist usually applies the lost-wax technique which is dating back more than 5000 years. This is the best, but also the most complex method of producing sculptures.
First, the artist forms a model of their work. This model is embedded in a liquid silicone rubber mass. Once the material has solidified, the model is cut out, leaving a negative mould. Liquid wax is then poured into the negative mould. After cooling down, the wax cast is removed from the mould, provided with sprues and dipped into ceramic mass. The ceramic mass is hardened in a kiln, where the wax melts away (lost mould).
Finally, the negative mould is ready, into which the 1400° C hot molten bronze is poured. After the bronze had cooled down, the ceramic shell is broken apart, reavoling the sculpture.
Next, the sprues are removed, the surfaces are polished, patinated and numbered by the artist or by a specialist, following their instructions. Thus, each casting is an original work.
For lower-quality bronze castings, the sand casting method is often used, which, however, does not achieve the results of a more elaborate lost-wax technique in terms of surface characteristics and quality.
Term for an art object (sculpture, installation) that, according to the artist’s intention, is produced in multiple copies within a limited and numbered edition.
Multiples enable the "democratization" of art by making the work accessible and affordable for a wider audience.
A plastic work of sculptural art made of wood, stone, ivory, bronze or other metals.
While sculptures made of wood, ivory, or stone are carved directly from the material block, in bronze casting, a working model is prepared at first. Usually, it is made of clay or other easily mouldable materials.
The prime time of sculpture after the Greek and Roman antiquity was the Renaissance. Impressionism gave a new impulse to the sculptural arts. Contemporary artists such as Jorg Immendorf, Andora, and Markus Lupertz also enriched sculptures with outstanding works.