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by Julie Espiau
Sculpture : Sandstone
12 x 10 cm 4.7 x 3.9 inch
Second NOT DISPLAYED BLUR TEXT
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Medium
Sculpture: Sandstone
Dimensions cm • inch
12 x 10 cm 4.7 x 3.9 inch Height x Width x Depth
Support
Sculpture sold with wood pedestal
Dimensions of pedestal:
10 x 10 x 10 cm
3.9 x 3.9 x 3.9 inch
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The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: France
The work entitled "Gaia" immerses us in a universe rich in symbolism, where the earth and femininity meet in a profound artistic representation. Gaia, in Greek mythology, is the goddess of the Earth, personification of fertility, abundance and the nourishing mother of all that lives. She is the very essence of life on Earth, supporting and fueling all forms of existence through her endless generosity.
This sculpture, with its gaping opening to a dark and mysterious interior, and topped with a form that evokes both fluidity and strength, seems to capture the essence of Gaia. The outer surface, evoking the texture of the earth, contrasts with the shine and deep color of the upper part, perhaps recalling the night sky or deep waters, elements intrinsically linked to the earth in the continuity of the cycle of life .
The choice to represent Gaia in this way can be interpreted as a celebration of the duality and interconnection between the earth and the cosmos, between the material and the immaterial, highlighting the central role of femininity in creation and maintaining life. The form that appears to emerge or submerge within the sphere evokes birth, growth and the perpetual cycle of life, themes at the heart of the myth of Gaia.
The sculpture could also symbolize the power of femininity, its ability to generate life and continually renew itself. The earth, with its potential for fertility and renewal, is often associated with the figure of the mother, a welcoming, protective, but also powerful and unshakeable entity. The presence of the opening suggests the invitation to explore the mysteries of creation, the passage from the unknown into light, and the revelation of the hidden depths of nature.
“Gaia" is thus an ode to the earth as a universal feminine principle, a reminder of our deep connection with nature and our responsibility to preserve it. It invites us to reflect on our place in the universe, on the need to live in harmony with the Earth, and on the power of femininity as a force of creation and transformation. It is a celebration of life in all its complexity, a tribute to the force that underlies all existence.
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"In this 360-degree turn, I reinvent myself in sculpture: it's a revelation . The earth soothes me, allows me to escape: I enter my bubble… With the passage to the earth, I put in form what I used to draw. Paradoxically my work as a sculptor is very influenced by the vision of the woman of colorist painters, such as Matisse and Gauguin , by the structuring of the bodies of Modigliani and those of Picasso and more surprisingly by the work of forms and colors of a Kandisnky."
My installation in 2018 on the Basque-Landes coast and the proximity to the ocean is a constant source of inspiration. To create, I draw on all the female representations and bodily attitudes that I find in my daily life, on the beaches or elsewhere, but also on the forms that I observe in nature. Then I let my imagination run wild.
“Much more than the simple representation of bodies, I tend to express heightened emotions. I go through the body envelope to bring out the intimate, the personal. What we want or cannot say. I works on the attitudes and emotions of women that I highlight by an opposition of curves and lines.In my creations, the effects of matter are essential to highlight the volumes.
The voids and the full are an integral part of my sculptures. One does not exist without the other. They complement each other, dialogue and intermingle to make room for an original creation. I model the material and sculpt the void, like so many destinations to reveal the emotions and the intimate.
Each piece is unique. My role as a designer is to help you find your own story. My sculptures are discovered with the eyes and appreciated with the fingertips. It is the beginning of the meeting between our perception and our deepest senses."
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