Modern Art Sculpture
Bronze sculpture, 'Daydream I'
As though lost in a daydream, she stretches her arms backward, extending into a ribbon of lithe imagination. Feminine features suggest the perfection of human movement - an important theme in the art of Emne Al-Haje, who studied dance for many years.
Bronze sculpture, 'Modern Woman' (small)
For Urubatan, the modern woman is firm and muscular. Stretching her arms over her head, she poses with pride for the Brazilian sculptor. The motion lifts her firm breasts and lengthens the slender stomach in contrast to her generous hips and thighs.
Bronze sculpture, 'Walking I'
The everyday activity of walking is given modern, sensual curves in this oxidized bronze sculpture by Emne Al-Haje. A graceful, nimble figure prances on tiptoe and is balanced by outstretched arms that are flung in the opposite direction of the subject's movement.
Bronze sculpture, 'Awakening'
This beautiful bronze sculpture explores the awakening of the modern woman. By Brazilian sculptor Urubatan, it depicts a young nude who leans on one knee and flexes her arms. She arches her back and turns to one side as though listening to the call of someone unseen.
Bronze sculpture, 'The Art of Balance III'
Performing a handstand on a partner's foot seems like an impossible feat yet it is easily executed by acrobats. Rodrigo Saramago is enthralled by their courageous defiance of gravity and self-control.
Bronze sculpture, 'Oriental'
Exploring the lines and forms of the Orient, Lucia Prata portrays a human torso. Powerful and eloquent, its hard muscles stretch taut on an almost skeletal form wrought in textured bronze. The figure twists in a subtle spiral, each plane an elegant statement of the sculptor's art.