"With this metal lace woman sculpture, I wanted to capture the suspended moment of passage: that tipping point where the body seems to hesitate between the arriving light and the fleeing shadow, like an apparition at the threshold of the world."
A silhouette suspended between two worlds
In The Thresholds of the Day, the female bust is no longer just a physical form; it becomes an allegory of time. The posture evokes a transition, a movement of passage. It is unclear whether this woman is coming toward us or gently fading away, creating a fascinating narrative tension that captivates the gaze.
The metal lace structure enhances this feeling of immateriality. The body seems to form or dissolve before our eyes, evoking the fragility of the present moment. It is a work of meditation, a silent presence that invites contemplation of passing time, never to be grasped.
Bronze and steel: the bite of light
The chromatic work is central here: the shoulders are highlighted with bronze, capturing the light to simulate the solar glow of the day's "thresholds" (dawn or dusk). This metallic lighting gives the impression that the sculpture is struck by a grazing ray, emphasizing the pride of the head carriage and the curve of the shoulders.
The drip casting technique creates a striking contrast between the strength of dark steel and the precious warmth of bronze. Light passes through the metal lace, casting complex shadows that change throughout the day in your interior. The sculpture thus becomes an emotional sundial, changing its face according to the ambient light.
