Sculpture "Mountain Gorilla", bronze New
Sculpture "Mountain Gorilla", bronze New
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ars mundi Exclusive Edition | limited, 99 copies | numbered | signed | hallmarked | certificate | bronze + stone | chiselled | polished | patinated | total size approx. 44 x 35 x 28 cm (h/w/d) | weight approx. 16 kg
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Sculpture "Mountain Gorilla", bronze
Over three decades of intensive work, Marcus Meyer has repeatedly explored the themes of the relationship between humans and nature, addressing ecological issues in particular. His material of choice is wood, or rather - various types of woods, because the impressive variety of animal depictions corresponds to a great variety of types of wood, that Meyer shapes into works that are less representations and more character studies.
In doing so, Meyer barely deviates from the mimetic principle of representational accuracy. However, he simultaneously emphasises the artifice of his works, for example by deliberately leaving out material. At times, this approach extends to the point where the depicted animal is reduced to little more than its silhouette, even though it is meticulously crafted. In his mountain gorilla, it is the reduction to the torso that fully emphasises the "essence" of the animal.
The powerful mountain gorilla supports itself on its muscular, massive arms, gazing fearlessly and with fierce determination into the world. Arms, shoulders, head - that's all Meyer needs to capture the character of this endangered species perfectly.
Original: ebony, height 45 cm, privately owned.
Fine bronze sculpture, cast using the Lost-Wax-Process, chiselled, polished and patinated by hand. Moulded from the original. Limited edition of 99 copies, numbered, signed and hallmarked with the foundry and ars mundi stamp. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation. Size including pedestal approx. 44 x 35 x 28 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 16 kg. ars mundi Exclusive Edition.
About Marcus Meyer
Marcus Meyer has been working as an artist and sculptor since 1993. During this period, he participated in numerous art exhibitions and installations (Industralized Being - Simone Menne Gallerie, Polar Bear - Kiel, Teile von Gegenwart - Kronshagen).
His sculptural studies primarily focus on the themes of humanity and nature. As a visionary, he assembles a wooden blank from many individual pieces, from which he then carves out the expressive form of the subject through sculptural activity.
An alloy of copper with other metals (especially with tin) used since ancient times.
When casting bronze, the artist usually applies the lost-wax technique which is dating back more than 5000 years. It's the best, but also the most complex method of producing sculptures.
First, the artist forms a model of his sculpture. It is embedded in a liquid silicone rubber mass. Once the material has solidified, the model is cut out. The liquid wax is 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, whereby the wax flows out (lost mould).
Now we finally have the negative form, into which the 1400° C hot molten bronze is poured. After the bronze had cooled down, the ceramic shell is broken off and the sculpture is revealed.
Now the sprues are removed, the surfaces are polished, patinated and numbered by the artist himself or, to his specifications, by a specialist. Thus, each casting becomes 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 complex lost-wax technique in terms of surface characteristics and quality.
Graphic or sculpture edition that was initiated by ars mundi and is available only at ars mundi or at distribution partners licensed by ars mundi.
Term for an art object (sculpture, installation), which is produced in multiple copies in a limited and numbered edition according to the artist‘s will.
Artist's multiples have been called the most accessible and affordable art on the market.
A plastic work of sculptural art made of wood, stone, ivory, bronze or other metals.
While sculptures from wood, ivory or stone are made directly from the block of material, 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.