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SavePhoebus: Life Size Male Nude Torso
| Year of creation | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 34 W × 103 H × 70 D cm |
| Weight | 50 kg |
| Type of art | sculpture |
| Style | realism |
| Genre | mythological |
| Materials | Bronze |
Description of the Artwork “Phoebus: Life Size Male Nude Torso”
This evocative sculpture by Willem Botha captures the essence of mythological grandeur and human form. With meticulous realism, the artist breathes life into the figure of Phoebus, celebrating both freedom and physical perfection. Reflecting on themes of liberation, this powerful artwork engrosses viewers, whether displayed in indoor or outdoor settings. It stands as a significant testament to Botha’s inspiration and skill.
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