Derme Abdoulaye - Sculpture, Le Visage du Soleil - 38 cm - Patinated bronze

Detailed description:
General shape: a disk representing the sun, surrounded by irregular, tapered, stretched, and slightly twisted rays, evoking both flames and branches.

Face: Sculpted in relief at the center of the sun disc. The face is calm and expressive, with simple yet evocative features: slightly almond-shaped eyes, a straight nose, a fine mouth. The expression is serene, almost meditative.

Rays: Asymmetrical, deliberately crafted in a raw manner, giving the whole piece a primitive and mystical dimension.

Support: The sun is carried by a twisted rod, itself fixed to a square stepped base, reminiscent of an altar or votive stele.

Material: dark bronze with a slightly glossy patina, highlighting the textures.

Style :
This work is at the crossroads of several styles: symbolism, surrealism, and archaic sacred art. It can evoke mythological solar representations (such as those found in the Incas or Mediterranean civilizations), but with a modern and artistic interpretation.