human nails XI
US$ 7,500
Overview
2023
Metal, wire nails, clear varnish, antique wagon drawbar, corten steel
Unique Work
Dimensions: 174cm (H) x 32cm (W) x 30cm (D) / 68.5" (H) x 12.6" (W) x 11.8" (D)
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About the art
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Artist statement
human nails XI consists of many individual wire pins that are connected to each other by targeted welding points and thus combine to form an abstract, human shape.
Similar to the “human flow” sculpture series, Manfred Hellweger also creates a whole from many individual parts.
Each nail represents a thought, an emotion, or a feeling in a person's life.
A special eye-catcher is created by using an antique wagon drawbar as a base. The work of art appears archaic and modern at the same time and brings a powerful, emotional presence into every room.
The steel sculpture was treated with several layers of matt acrylic varnish to avoid oxidation. The surface of the antique wagon drawbar and the base plate made of corten steel are natural.
Total weight: 30.7 kg
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All of Manfred Hellweger's sculptures are unique.
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Artist profile
Manfred Hellweger
Born: 1986
Hometown: Pettneu am Arlberg
Based in: Pettneu am Arlberg
Austrian sculptor Manfred Hellweger completed his training at the Technical School for Arts and Crafts and Design in Elbigenalp, Tyrol in 2004. In 2013, he completed additional training as a stone sculptor at the technical school for stone processing in Lasa, Italy.
In his body of work, the artist deals with …
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