Estella Fransbergen
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192996 High Fired Clay Torso with Rose Quartz & Pink Glass -
192999 High Fired Clay Torso with Amethyst & Purple Shells
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193772 High Fired Clay Torso with Lapis, Blue Glass & European Crystal
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193775 Clay Torso with White Gold Overglaze, Rose Quartz, Crystal & Onyx Base
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193776 High Fired Clay Torso with Lapis & Sapphire Blue European Crystals
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193839 Clay Torso with White & Yellow Gold Overglaze & Purple Stones
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Bronze Torso Silver Rubbed with Pink Lemurian Brooch Rose Quartz Pink Pearls Quartz Crystals and bronze rods 194038
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Clay Torso with horsehair patina, Phantom Quartz, glass stones, crystals 194366
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High Fired Clay Torso with Baltic Amber Quartz & Crystals
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High Fired Clay Torso with gold overglaze tibetan agate freshwater pearls 194367
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High Fired Clay Torso with woven wire skirt 194368
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High Polished Bronze Torso w/Rubies, Austrian Crystals & Quartz 190545
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Ntombi Collection Saggar Clay Torso with horse-hair finish 194421
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Torso with White Gold Overglaze, clear & white pearls and quartz brooch 192809
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Torso with White Gold Overglaze, Single Shoulder, Pink Glass Stones & Rose Quartz 193532
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White Gold Torso w/ Yellow Gold Overglaze, Embellished Shoulders, Crochet with Gold Trim 193529
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.