Artwork details
- Medium : Bronze With Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 7in, Height: 17in, Depth: 6in
About this artwork
Thea-Rose is a bronze torso of a dancer in the midst of a turn. The hollowing of the figure represents the extreme lightness and grace of the dancer and at the same time that dance is a performance that hides the inner core of the person. This is a limited edition of 3 figures. Each has it’s unique patina – different on the inside and outside -- so are listed as 3 separate pieces. The Red Oxide variation has a red-oxide exterior and gold interior.…
Like all of Jackie’s work, this piece takes a modern, contemporary approach to the power of the female body – both figurative and abstract at the same time. Jackie’s primary inspiration is dance – modern ballet, hip-hop and jazz -- dance that’s raw with energy. She’s not trying to recreate the dance or the dancer, but instead to capture her energy and strength.
Like all of Jackie’s work, this piece takes a modern, contemporary approach to the power of the female body – both figurative and abstract at the same time. Jackie’s primary inspiration is dance – modern ballet, hip-hop and jazz -- dance that’s raw with energy. She’s not trying to recreate the dance or the dancer, but instead to capture her energy and strength.
Jackie Braitman
United States
Credentials
- Experienced Artist
- Works on commission
« My passion as a sculptor is to capture the tension of motion– and my favorite subject is the grace and athleticism of the female dancer. »
Jackie Braitman is an experienced sculptor from the United States whose work has been featured in solo exhibitions nationally. With a background in design and construction, Braitman creates figurative sculptures out of wood, steel, and bronze. She is enthralled by the power and grace of the female body in motion and captures this through dynamic forms and intricate textures.