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Manfred Hellweger
Austria
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- Medium : Wood, Steel With Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 9.8in, Height: 71.2in, Depth: 9.8in
About this artwork
Human Nails XXII by Manfred Hellweger thrives on the tension between industrial material and organic basis. An abstract human figure made of rusty, welded wire nails rises from a simple stele made of an old, brushed "hay man." Sealed with Owatrol oil and a matte clear varnish, the metal's patina is preserved and emphasizes its raw, archaic character. The network of nails thickens toward the top and dissolves toward the bottom, giving the figure a…
surprising lightness despite the heavy material.
For Hellweger, the juxtaposition of natural wood and rusty metal becomes a symbol of the tension between transience and permanence, between nature and technology. Human Nails XXII thus impressively reflects the fragile balance of human existence.
Total weight: 8.8 kg
For Hellweger, the juxtaposition of natural wood and rusty metal becomes a symbol of the tension between transience and permanence, between nature and technology. Human Nails XXII thus impressively reflects the fragile balance of human existence.
Total weight: 8.8 kg
Manfred Hellweger
Austria
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« I have always been fascinated by abstracting the human body in order to depict it in a simple and elegant form. »
Manfred Hellweger is an Austrian sculptor whose works are already represented by collectors worldwide.
He is particularly known for his minimalist approach, in which he reduces forms to their essential elements.
Hellweger's work embodies the idea that nothing is permanent; everything evolves and changes. Each of his sculptures reflects a deep engagement with the materials and themes he explores.
Despite their simplicity, his works are deeply expressive and, by reducing them to the essentials, offer a metaphor for mindfulness and contentment.
He is particularly known for his minimalist approach, in which he reduces forms to their essential elements.
Hellweger's work embodies the idea that nothing is permanent; everything evolves and changes. Each of his sculptures reflects a deep engagement with the materials and themes he explores.
Despite their simplicity, his works are deeply expressive and, by reducing them to the essentials, offer a metaphor for mindfulness and contentment.
