Artwork details
- Medium : Wood Without Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 13.4in, Height: 9.8in, Depth: 3.1in
About this artwork
The Venus horn consists of a piece of birch wood and a piece of copper. The birch as a tree and the copper as a metal were assigned to Venus in traditional natural teachings, hence the title. It is a small, elegantly poetic sculpture that describes an arc in space. Viewed simply as an aesthetic object or with associations, it offers numerous possible interpretations. The artist does not specify this but leaves it to the freedom of the viewer. The…
small sculpture is mounted on a piece of marble using a spacer. Sizing includes everything including the base.
Michael Rofka
Germany
Credentials
- International Exposure
- Prizewinner
- Residency Participant
- Works on commission
« The shapes and colors around me seemed to become a language. I perceived it intensely... »
Michael Rofka is a gifted German sculptor who has exhibited his work internationally, including in Poland, India, Germany and Russia. His sculptures explore an aesthetic of nature without seeking to depict anything representational, and convey a sense of natural musicality. His technical process is a mix of spontaneous creativity and precise planning. Rofka's finished pieces propose a sleek visual language.