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CLARISSA – FIGURATIVE BRONZE SCULPTURE | NANDO KALLWEIT
Clarissa (2023) is a contemporary figurative bronze sculpture by German artist Nando Kallweit, created as a serial unique work. Measuring 12 × 8.5 × 7.5 cm, the sculpture depicts a seated female figure holding an open book, combining an intimate everyday gesture with Kallweit’s distinctive sculptural reduction.The composition is defined by an elongated neck, angular shoulders, slender arms and asymmetrically arranged legs. The simplified, geometric head contrasts with the carefully articulated posture, while the open book establishes a quiet focal point. The figure’s relaxed position suggests a moment of concentration and stillness.
The dark, textured bronze surface reveals subtle variations in patina, with warmer highlights along the edges and raised contours. These details emphasise the sculpture’s faceted forms and the interplay of light, shadow and negative space. Despite its compact dimensions, Clarissa has a distinctive sculptural presence.
Moving between abstraction and figuration, the work reflects Kallweit’s interest in human gesture, proportion and expressive simplicity. The reading figure introduces a contemplative quality, transforming a familiar moment into a refined contemporary bronze sculpture.
As a serial unique work, Clarissa belongs to a series of individually produced sculptures, each distinguished by its own finishing and character. Its restrained visual language makes it particularly suited to contemporary interiors, intimate display settings and curated collections of figurative sculpture.
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Nando Kallweit is a German sculptor known for his contemporary figurative bronze sculptures, characterised by elongated proportions, refined silhouettes and a distinctive minimalist aesthetic. His artistic approach combines traditional sculptural techniques with a modern visual language defined by balance, movement and expressive form.
Focusing on the human figure, Kallweit explores emotion and human relationships through simplified shapes, subtle gestures and carefully considered proportions. His sculptures balance abstraction and representation, creating a timeless sense of elegance and individuality.
Discover more about Nando Kallweit, his biography and exhibitions.
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Figurative bronze sculpture, 2020
Edition no. 1 of 25
8.5 × 1.6 × 1.6 in.
21.5 × 4 × 4 cm
This limited-edition bronze sculpture is individually signed by Nando Kallweit, with the edition number stamped into the base.
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