Bronze - 102 x 34 x 56 cm - 37kg
Persephone – by Catherine de Kerhor
"Persephone" embodies the duality of light and darkness, life and death, like a goddess poised between two worlds. Catherine de Kerhor captures strength and fragility here, giving form to a moment suspended in time. The sculpture, with its elegant proportions and rich textures, presents a seated female figure, her gaze peaceful, her eyes closed as if she were meditating on her destiny or the mysteries of existence.
The bronze’s patina, in dark brown and copper hues, adds both visual and emotional depth to the work, evoking the changing seasons that Persephone traverses in her myth, between the fertile land and the underworld. Every detail, from the subtle folds of her face to the delicate curves of her body, is an ode to femininity and the quiet power that resides in every being.
Kerhor presents us here with a modern Persephone, serene in her pose, but carrying on her shoulders the weight of eternal rebirth. The attitude of the figure, slightly inclined backwards, hands crossed behind, suggests a controlled abandonment, a stoic acceptance of the cycle of life. The sculpture invites the viewer to contemplate the beauty of the passage, to honor the spiritual journey of the soul through trials and rebirths.
This masterful piece will become the focal point of any space, infusing the environment with a profound sense of thoughtfulness and timeless beauty. By acquiring "Persephone", one welcomes into one's home a powerful symbol of transformation, a constant reminder of the resilience and ability of the human spirit to find peace in the midst of turmoil.
