Balance (2019) Sculpture by Angelika Kienberger

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Limited Edition (#5/25) Sculpture, Cement / Concrete on Stone

Artworks classification

Limited Edition

The edition run is over. The number of works produced has been determined and included in the listing.
Dimensions Height 7.1in, Width 7.1in / 4.50 kg
Artwork's condition The artwork is in very good condition
Fit for outdoor? No, This artwork can not be displayed outdoor
Categories Sculptures under $5,000 Figurative Female nudes

Das wichtigste Thema für Kienberger ist der Mensch - die Beziehung der Menschen zueinander und zur Welt. Auch in der Arbeit „Balance“ beschäftigt sie sich mit diesem Gedankenkreis, hier in der Idee von Mensch und Welt im Gleichgewicht. Die Skulptur ist das dreidimensionale, weibliche Pendant zu Leonardo da Vincis Mann im Quadrat. Während Leonardos Figur perfekt das gängige, männliche Prinzip der Auseinandersetzung mit der Welt illustriert, indem sie sich aus einem Zentrum heraus auszudehnen und die Grenzen der Welt forsch auszuloten scheint, verfolgt Kienbergers Arbeit eine andere, eine weiblichere Strategie: in der Rückbesinnung auf das Zentrum, im perfekten Einklang mit der Welt verkörpert sie „Balance“ schlechthin. Durch den bipolaren Zusammenklang der beiden Kugelhälften Welt - Figur entsteht die zugleich stabilste und dynamischste Form, die wir uns vorstellen können: die perfekte Kugel. In ihrer so gewonnenen Ganzheit steht die Figur für Nachhaltigkeit, Respekt und Verantwortung.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Cement

Sculpture technique using an artificial material obtained by grinding and baking a mixture of limestone and clay.

Concrete

Sculpture technique using an artificial material made of pebbles, gravel and sand, joined usually together by a hydraulic binder.

Figurative

Figurative and colorful painting having taken the liberty of including all forms of art without border of cultural genre and geographic origin, without hierarchy of values between high and subculture.

Technic Sculpture

Sculpture is an artistic activity which consists of designing and producing shapes in volume, in relief, either in the round (statuary), in high relief, in low relief, by modeling, by direct carving, by welding or assembly. The term sculpture also designates the object resulting from this activity.

Angelika Kienberger

Germany

Angelika Kienberger, a contemporary German sculptor, is known for her work characterized by formal criteria emphasizing unity and simplicity of form, coupled with a dynamic quality[...]

Angelika Kienberger, a contemporary German sculptor, is known for her work characterized by formal criteria emphasizing unity and simplicity of form, coupled with a dynamic quality emanating from a serene and subtly suggested movement, irrespective of the diverse materials she employs.

The genesis of Kienberger's artistic choices lies in the profound and personal experiences that shape her work. Whether arising from spontaneous visual or emotional moments or deliberately cultivated through identification with a particular subject, these experiences form the foundation for her thematic decisions. Kienberger seeks to distill these experiences into her artistic representations, aiming for clarity and understanding for the viewer. While any element of reality may become a subject for her art, she particularly explores the human experience, with a focus on depictions of couples and women.

The figurative method employed by Kienberger is a manifestation of her commitment to communicability and the creation of universally comprehensible statements. Each piece reflects her dedication to capturing the essence of her chosen subjects, providing viewers with a pathway to connect with the depth of her personal experiences. In essence, Angelika Kienberger's sculptures are a harmonious blend of form, emotion, and relatability, inviting audiences to engage with the profound narratives woven into her creations.