Bronze - 47 x 27 x 24 cm - 13.5kg
Eurydice – by Catherine de Kerhor
With "Eurydice", Catherine de Kerhor revisits an ancient myth with a contemporary sensibility, infusing the legendary female figure with new depth and tangible presence. Sculpted in bronze, Eurydice is depicted seated on a tree stump, her gaze pensive, her hand delicately placed under her chin, as if absorbed in distant thoughts. Her posture expresses both a gentle melancholy and an inner strength, embodying the duality of her mythical condition, torn between love and loss.
The delicate details of the bronze, from the subtle texture of her dress to the fine strands of her up-do, are crafted with remarkable finesse. The dark, nuanced patina adds emotional depth to the work, emphasizing the contrasts between light and shadow, life and death, hope and despair. Each angle reveals a new facet of Eurydice, offering the viewer a rich and changing experience of contemplation.
Kerhor, through his skill in manipulating matter, captures here a moment suspended in time, a moment when Eurydice seems to hesitate between the past and the future. Her soft and introspective expression, her body slightly inclined forward, suggest an expectation, a silent hope. The artist manages to freeze this emotional tension, transforming the cold bronze into a poetry of feelings and memories.
By bringing “Eurydice” into your space, you invite a work that speaks of resilience and meditation, of the beauty in sadness and the strength found in reflection. This sculpture will become a focal point, a constant invitation to explore the depths of the human soul and the timeless stories that connect us all. Let Eurydice’s silent grace seduce you, and let her enrich your interior with eternal elegance.
