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human nails XX

Manfred Hellweger

2025 • Austria

5(L) x 42(H) x 5(D)in

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Manfred Hellweger

Austria

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Artwork details

Medium : Wood, Steel With Stand
Dimensions : Length: 5.1in, Height: 41.9in, Depth: 5.1in

About this artwork

human nails XX unfolds its form from countless, carefully placed wire pins, which merge into a filigree, abstracted human silhouette through fine welding points.
The sculpture is supported by a fragment of an old hanza – those simple yet indispensable wooden frames once used by farmers during haymaking. With the advent of modern harvesting technology, these silent helpers have almost disappeared, becoming relics of a bygone world of work. In this… series of works, they experience a quiet rebirth and, freed from their original function, enter into a new, artistic dialogue.
The upper section of the steel sculpture was worked with various tools, creating subtle textures and reflections. A matte clear coat protects the surface from oxidation and lends it a timeless durability.

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Manfred Hellweger

Austria

Credentials

Established Artist
International Exposure
Art Fair Participant
Favorited by galleries
Featured in gallery curations
Works on commission

« 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.

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Manfred Hellweger

human nails XX

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