Sculpture, polishes stainless steel (2022)
After years of preparation in a dark workshop, the statues are on display for the first time. The Coelhorst Art Event hosted at a leavy- wooded 400 year old estate and a beautiful rural setting, serves as their backdrop and a perfect fit.
Visibly moved with tears in her eyes, a lady stands in front of this statue. She is by herself and I approach her with care. “Do you like it?” I ask. “Yes," she says, “it reminds me of my time as a dancer in Paris."
“When was that?” I ask kindly. She looks at me benevolently and whispers silently:” sixty years ago…And….” she continues, “there is so much feeling in this statue, in all the statues.” she pauzes for a moment and says “only a dancer would know.” Now I am the one that is moved, and in silence I accept this grand compliment.
Especially for the unknown lady of certain age, I changed the title of this statue to “From Paris with love”.
Specification
This modern, Art Deco-inspired sculpture is crafted from stainless steel sheet. Laser-cut, rolled, welded, and meticulously polished until the steel achieved its distinctive depth and lustre.
Light and reflection continually transform the sculpture, giving it a different character from every angle and in every setting. Durable stainless steel withstands the elements and the passage of time with ease, retaining its beauty both outdoors and indoors.
In the garden, it stands as a striking focal point; indoors, it becomes an elegant jewel within the space. A sculpture that continues to surprise and invites the viewer to look again and again.
(Studio photo's with Eleberth Pot. Amersfoort, The Netherlands
'Paris Portret' by https://fotodehaard.nl/)
'Glimpse of the park' by Patrick Schrijvers, Amersfoort, the Netherlands)