Bart Stillekens - "Elements of Nature"

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Bart Stillekens’s Elements of Nature is a three‑part modern sculpture (edition 1 of 1, 2025), hand-signed, made from polyresin, metal and wood, in excellent condition, measuring 60 cm wide by 180 cm high by 30 cm deep and weighing 5 kg, sold directly from the artist.

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Elements of Nature brings together the essential forces of life and the natural world in a single composition. Each element carries its own symbolic meaning while contributing to a greater whole.

The butterflies represent the element of air. As they move freely through the sky, they embody freedom, transformation, and the continuous cycle of life.

The coral symbolizes the sea: the vast underwater world that nurtures countless forms of life and reminds us of nature's beauty, fragility, and resilience.

At the center, the human head represents human existence. It reflects our connection to nature and our place within the larger ecosystem, emphasizing that we are not separate from the natural world but an integral part of it.

Covering the surface are textures of stone and rust, symbolizing the earth. These materials speak of time, endurance, decay, and renewal, reminding us that everything in nature is constantly changing while remaining deeply connected.

Together, these elements create a harmonious balance between air, sea, earth, and humanity: a visual reflection of the interconnectedness of all life.

Black Columns and sculptures can be assembled. So total 3 parts.

Seller's Story

B-art Bart Stillekens - Contemporary Artist (1993) - Netherlands
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Elements of Nature brings together the essential forces of life and the natural world in a single composition. Each element carries its own symbolic meaning while contributing to a greater whole.

The butterflies represent the element of air. As they move freely through the sky, they embody freedom, transformation, and the continuous cycle of life.

The coral symbolizes the sea: the vast underwater world that nurtures countless forms of life and reminds us of nature's beauty, fragility, and resilience.

At the center, the human head represents human existence. It reflects our connection to nature and our place within the larger ecosystem, emphasizing that we are not separate from the natural world but an integral part of it.

Covering the surface are textures of stone and rust, symbolizing the earth. These materials speak of time, endurance, decay, and renewal, reminding us that everything in nature is constantly changing while remaining deeply connected.

Together, these elements create a harmonious balance between air, sea, earth, and humanity: a visual reflection of the interconnectedness of all life.

Black Columns and sculptures can be assembled. So total 3 parts.

Seller's Story

B-art Bart Stillekens - Contemporary Artist (1993) - Netherlands
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
After 2000
Sold by
Direct from the artist
Country of origin
Netherlands
Style
Modern
Material
polyresin, Metal, Wood
Artist
Bart Stillekens
Title of artwork
"Elements of Nature"
Signature
Hand signed
Edition
1 of 1
Year
2025
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
180 cm
Width
60 cm
Depth
30 cm
Weight
5 kg
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
83.33%
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