Josep Maria Viaplana
Afrodita
Technique: tuercas de hierro soldadas y embarnizadas
Tipo: Escultura
Dimensions: 75 x 30 x 20 cm
Year: 2025
Josep Maria Viaplana
Afrodita
Categories: Escultura
The work 'Afrodita' by Josep Maria Viaplana evokes the duality between strength and delicacy. The iron nuts, traditionally associated with industry, are transformed into a representation of the female figure, challenging conventional notions of sculpture. The choice of material highlights the resilience and fragility inherent in the human condition, especially in the representation of femininity.
The open structure of the sculpture allows light to interact with the work, creating shadows and reflections that add a dynamic dimension. This play of light and shadow suggests a connection between the figure and its surroundings, inviting the viewer to reflect on the relationship between the individual and the world around them.