Estella Fransbergen
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High Fired Clay Torso w/ Blue Glass 190544 -
High Fired Clay with Yellow Gold Overglaze 192647
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High Polished Bronze Torso w/Quartz, Pearls & Crystals
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High Polished Bronze Torso w/Rubies, Austrian Crystals & Quartz 190545
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Torso with White Gold Overglaze, Single Shoulder, Pink Glass Stones & Rose Quartz 193532
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Torso with Yellow Gold Overglaze, Top White Gold Overglaze, Glass Stones & Quartz 193531
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White Gold Torso w/ Yellow Gold Overglaze, Embellished Shoulders, Crochet with Gold Trim 193529
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White Raku Torso Silver Dollars, Feathers Crystal Brooch 192652
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White Raku Torso w/Pearls & Crystals
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`High Polish Bronze Torso with Pearls and Quartz 193530
In Celebration of the Human Form… I begin with simple clay and sculpt the torso using the coil building technique. The simplicity of the torso captures the essence of the soul. That, together with the primitive firing techniques of sawdust and Raku, brings me back to my South African roots. The beauty of the colors in the clay is created by the intensity of the fire. Each torso comes from the fire with a uniqueness all its own. This element of surprise and individuality celebrates the human form.
In Celebration of Mother Nature… I “dress” the naked form of the torso to represent nature using feathers, branches, leaves, and gemstones. I use semi-precious and rare stones, formed over millions of years. Ancient science tells us that each stone has a symbolic meaning and our eyes detect the unique beauty of what lies within each.
My sculptures reflect my total life experience. Born and raised in South Africa, studied art in the Netherlands, I now reside in the heartland of the USA. These experiences have exposed me to cultural diversity and the beauty of nature.
My work is the expression of the human form…
and the embodiment of beauty entwined with the powers of Nature.