Artwork details
- Medium : Terracotta, Clay Without Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 15.7in, Height: 13.8in, Depth: 8.7in
About this artwork
In this work, I wanted to capture the raw intensity of human emotions. Forged in terracotta and ceramic, this sculpture embodies a silent cry, a visceral release from inner pain. Her expression evokes deep distress, a moment of combined vulnerability and strength. It will create a space in your home for intense reflection and emotional conversation, a powerful reminder of the complexity of the human soul.
Philippe Rude
France
Credentials
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
Philippe Rude, raised among stained glass and artistic ironwork, is a contemporary sculptor and conceptual artist. Working mainly with stoneware and earthenware clay, he masters a unique technique combining terracotta and colorimetric experiments at high temperatures. He creates a timeless style, traveling between eras and artistic movements through his flagship work, Rude's cube, which he describes as an "autobiography". His works are not only aesthetically pleasing, they aspire to provoke a liberating emotion, a powerful emotional catharsis.