Other artworks by Peter van der Linde
Artwork details
- Medium : Bronze With Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 3.9in, Height: 11.8in, Depth: 3.9in
About this artwork
He does not steal for gain, but for memory - reclaiming pieces of a world that once was. In his hands, what’s lost becomes sacred. In his silence, a story unfolds.
His eyes are sharp, but his burden is quiet. He knows every locked door and empty corridor, not as obstacles, but as echoes.
There is grace in his trespass, and purpose in his retreat.…
This sculpture is part of the Echoes in the Dark installation, a limited series of unique bronze figures paired with an original narrative audiobook. Together, they create an immersive exploration of memory, resilience, and silence.
The stories and bronze characters can be explored at www.oldbies.com
Peter van der Linde
Netherlands
Credentials
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
Each work begins with a story and character design. Some figures are modelled directly by hand, while others are explored through digital 3D experimentation before taking physical form. Van der Linde then develops and reworks the sculptures by hand, using clay, epoxy, patina and metallic acrylic paint to build texture and character into the surface. Selected works are cast in bronze and individually patinated, while others remain as hand-finished mixed-media sculptures.
Many of his figures inhabit original narrative worlds, accompanied by audio stories that extend the sculpture beyond form into experience. Others stand alone, exploring recurring themes of memory, creation, decay, responsibility and our relationship with time.
Discover the sculptures and listen to the stories at www.oldbies.com
They bought an artwork from this artist
"The sculpture is a great piece of art which has been given a special place at our home."
An Art Lover, purchase made in September 2025: "Ava - the vigil", Bronze With Stand , Length: 1.6in, Height: 5.9in, Depth: 1.6in