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SaveBenji, Dance of Sorrow: Limited Edition
| Year of creation | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 40 W × 240 H × 70 D cm |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Type of art | sculpture |
| Style | realism |
| Genre | allegorical |
| Materials | Bronze |
Description of the Artwork “Benji, Dance of Sorrow: Limited Edition”
This compelling sculpture by Willem Botha masterfully depicts the raw emotion and depth of sorrow through the poised figure of a male dancer. Crafted with a keen eye for detail, the lifelike nuances of the dancer's form bring the piece to life, resonating with the viewer on a profound level. The customizable patina adds a personal touch, allowing each sculpture to be a unique masterpiece. The sorrowful dance immortalized in bronze speaks to the universal themes of pain and endurance, offering a powerful visual narrative.
Willem Botha, Bulgaria
I was born in Pretoria South Africa in 1962. My career started as a sculptor for the national Defence force. Years later I entered the world of Special effects artist for the film industry, where I have more than 70 films under my belt. In 2017, I retired from the film Industry, and started full time sculpting again. Today my work is in many private collections all over the world. In 2020, I immigrated to Sofia Bulgaria, where I opened my new studio. I would say that I have a classical approach to sculpture in most of my work. I like to explore the body, whether human or animal Most of my works present a dramatic tension with an unbalanced perception of gravity. I sometimes like to introduce movement. It is then endangering my compositions, which confine to an unstable balance, while revealing each time the nobility and the grace. I believe in the words of Leonardo da Vinci that his Art is never finished, only abandoned