Hanging - Balancing
US$ 1,250
Overview
2008
Leather, Limestone, metal and leather
Suitable for outdoor use
Unique Work
Dimensions: 55cm (H) x 23cm (W) x 15cm (D) / 21.7" (H) x 9.1" (W) x 5.9" (D)
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About the art
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Artist statement
It started as a search for a hanging sculpture. Because of its weight, stone is not the most obvious material for this. But that works fine in a small format. Ultimately, by combining different parts and materials, it has become a standing sculpture. But because it is so open, it still has an airy feel to it.
It is made of a French limestone with many fossils. The frame is made of rusted metal. The polished stone hangs from a leather cord.
This sculpture can also be placed outside.
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Artist profile
Fieke de Roij
Born: 1962
Hometown: Utrecht
Based in: Utrecht
Fieke de Roij, stone sculptor, based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
My sculptures are clear and abstract. They are created intuitively, by combining shapes and materials. While working I searche for simplicity, tension and balance. The sculptures evoke an atmosphere or association and give room for individual interpretation.
I uses a form …
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