Tijs Dragtsma (1992) - Elegance in Brass
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Tijs Dragtsma presents Elegance in Brass, a 2025 limited edition (2/3) from the Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition, created with solid brass nails on a matte black acrylic background, framed in a handmade Dutch float frame, 53 × 53 × 4 cm, signed, in new condition with COA from Direct from the artist.
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Introducing “Elegance in Brass”
A luminous and sculptural ode to the feminine form, captured from bust to hips in golden rhythm.
No paint, ink, or print. The contours of the female body emerge purely through structure, shadow and shine. From a distance the silhouette suggests soft curves and timeless elegance. Up close it dissolves into abstraction, each brass nail reflecting light against the deep matte black acrylic background.
Solid brass meets fragile acrylic glass, a dialogue of strength and delicacy that mirrors the duality of the feminine itself, powerful and fragile, bold and graceful. Over time the nails may develop a natural patina, a subtle living finish that deepens the character of the work and ensures each piece becomes increasingly unique.
Depending on the light the figure shifts in tone and dimension, sculptural and sharp from the side, soft and flowing from the front.
About the Artist – Tijs Dragtsma
Tijs Dragtsma is a Dutch contemporary artist and founder of TD Fine Art Studio, known for developing a distinctive visual language through precision, light, and industrial materials.
He is best known for his Art with Nails series, in which hundreds to thousands of brass or steel nails are precisely positioned using digitally controlled processes and finished entirely by hand. The resulting portraits balance raw strength with delicate detail, creating sculptural works in which light and shadow continuously transform the image.
Dragtsma began developing his artistic practice in June 2024. Since then, his works have entered private collections across the world, from Miami to Japan and throughout Europe, and are represented by several galleries. His rapidly evolving practice is driven by a desire to push material boundaries rather than follow trends, placing process, physical presence, and experimentation at the heart of his work.
He is currently working towards a period of major artistic expansion, with new techniques and international presentations in development, positioning this moment as the formative phase of a long-term artistic trajectory.
Each artwork is designed and produced in his studio in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, and exists as a unique piece or in strictly limited editions.
His practice stands at the intersection of art, engineering, and innovation, with a focus on building a body of work intended to endure beyond the present moment.
Specifications
Title: Elegance in Brass
Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025
Edition: Limited to 3 pieces, This is number 2/3
Medium: Solid brass nails
Background: Matte black acrylic glass
Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with brushed gold edge, ready to hang
Year: 2025
Condition: New, signed
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
For behind the scenes content and creation process visit Instagram @tdfineartstudio or tdfineartstudio.com
A golden tribute, forged in brass, built with rhythm.
Introducing “Elegance in Brass”
A luminous and sculptural ode to the feminine form, captured from bust to hips in golden rhythm.
No paint, ink, or print. The contours of the female body emerge purely through structure, shadow and shine. From a distance the silhouette suggests soft curves and timeless elegance. Up close it dissolves into abstraction, each brass nail reflecting light against the deep matte black acrylic background.
Solid brass meets fragile acrylic glass, a dialogue of strength and delicacy that mirrors the duality of the feminine itself, powerful and fragile, bold and graceful. Over time the nails may develop a natural patina, a subtle living finish that deepens the character of the work and ensures each piece becomes increasingly unique.
Depending on the light the figure shifts in tone and dimension, sculptural and sharp from the side, soft and flowing from the front.
About the Artist – Tijs Dragtsma
Tijs Dragtsma is a Dutch contemporary artist and founder of TD Fine Art Studio, known for developing a distinctive visual language through precision, light, and industrial materials.
He is best known for his Art with Nails series, in which hundreds to thousands of brass or steel nails are precisely positioned using digitally controlled processes and finished entirely by hand. The resulting portraits balance raw strength with delicate detail, creating sculptural works in which light and shadow continuously transform the image.
Dragtsma began developing his artistic practice in June 2024. Since then, his works have entered private collections across the world, from Miami to Japan and throughout Europe, and are represented by several galleries. His rapidly evolving practice is driven by a desire to push material boundaries rather than follow trends, placing process, physical presence, and experimentation at the heart of his work.
He is currently working towards a period of major artistic expansion, with new techniques and international presentations in development, positioning this moment as the formative phase of a long-term artistic trajectory.
Each artwork is designed and produced in his studio in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands, and exists as a unique piece or in strictly limited editions.
His practice stands at the intersection of art, engineering, and innovation, with a focus on building a body of work intended to endure beyond the present moment.
Specifications
Title: Elegance in Brass
Collection: Second Collection of Art with Nails, Brass Edition 2025
Edition: Limited to 3 pieces, This is number 2/3
Medium: Solid brass nails
Background: Matte black acrylic glass
Frame: Handmade Dutch float frame in matte black wood with brushed gold edge, ready to hang
Year: 2025
Condition: New, signed
Includes: Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
Dimensions (incl. frame): 53 × 53 × 4 cm
For behind the scenes content and creation process visit Instagram @tdfineartstudio or tdfineartstudio.com
A golden tribute, forged in brass, built with rhythm.
Details
Artist
Tijs Dragtsma (1992)
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Direct from the artist
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
2 of 3
Title of artwork
Elegance in Brass
Technique
Mixed media, Mixed technique
Signature
Hand signed
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Colour
Black, Gold
Height
53 cm
Width
53 cm
Depiction/Theme
Nude
Style
Contemporary
Period
2020+
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