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COUPLE XIII – FIGURATIVE BRONZE SCULPTURE | NANDO KALLWEIT
Couple XIII (2020) is a contemporary figurative bronze sculpture by German artist Nando Kallweit, presented as edition no. 3 of 25. Measuring 30 × 28 × 11 cm, the composition brings together two elongated human figures on a shared horizontal base. One figure stands upright, while the other sits with crossed legs, creating a striking contrast in height, posture and gesture.The sculpture reflects Kallweit's distinctive approach to the human form, characterised by simplified heads, angular shoulders, slender limbs and carefully balanced proportions. The dark, textured bronze surface reveals subtle variations in tone, while the interplay of light and shadow emphasises the sculptural contours and the negative space surrounding the figures.
Despite their physical proximity, the two figures maintain a sense of independence. Their contrasting positions introduce a subtle dialogue between connection and distance, allowing the relationship to remain open to interpretation. The restrained composition conveys both stillness and quiet tension without relying on facial expressions or elaborate detail.
With its architectural clarity and understated emotional presence, Couple XIII demonstrates Kallweit's ability to express human relationships through proportion, gesture and form. The sculpture offers a compelling visual experience from different angles, making it a distinctive work for contemporary interiors and private art collections.
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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, 2024
Serial unique
3.6 × 3.9 × 3.1 in.
9 × 10 × 8 cm
This serial unique bronze sculpture is individually signed by Nando Kallweit on the base.
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