“Rhicoceros” is a raku ceramic, measuring 11 x 12.5 x 20.5 cm. It presents the animal in its entirety. The raku sculpture allows to represent the texture of the animal’s skin and thus gives this realistic dimension. Moreover, this realism is due to the many details present; the corpulence, the fine lines of the skin, as well as the facial features. The many reliefs of the sculpture are astonishing. The animal also looks at the ground, as if it were represented in its natural environment. It is a naturalistic and unique sculpture
Raku is a complex enamelling technique that requires several firings. The first cooking is at 980°, then there is the enamel and a second cooking which is faster at 980° also. In addition, at the end of the second firing, the sculpture is then immersed in sawdust. The latter gives rise to a black smoke that will allow the enamel to crack and thus give the different roughness of the work and the relief. Mellier Francine is an artist with a perfect mastery of this technique which allows this impressive result for the animals she represents.
RHINOCEROS
MELLIER Francine
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CARACTÉRISTIQUES
- Technique(s)
- Sculpture
- Disponibilité
- Oui, l'œuvre est disponible
- Nombre d'exemplaires
- Œuvre originale, pièce unique. Vendue avec un certificat d'authenticité signé par l'Artiste
- Dimensions
- 11 x 12,5 x 20,5 cm
- Fourchette de prix
- 500 à 1 000€
“Rhicoceros” is a raku ceramic, measuring 11 x 12.5 x 20.5 cm. It presents the animal in its entirety. The raku sculpture allows to represent the texture of the animal’s skin and thus gives this realistic dimension. Moreover, this realism is due to the many details present; the corpulence, the fine lines of the skin, as well as the facial features. The many reliefs of the sculpture are astonishing. The animal also looks at the ground, as if it were represented in its natural environment. It is a naturalistic and unique sculpture
Raku is a complex enamelling technique that requires several firings. The first cooking is at 980°, then there is the enamel and a second cooking which is faster at 980° also. In addition, at the end of the second firing, the sculpture is then immersed in sawdust. The latter gives rise to a black smoke that will allow the enamel to crack and thus give the different roughness of the work and the relief. Mellier Francine is an artist with a perfect mastery of this technique which allows this impressive result for the animals she represents.
BIOGRAPHIE
Née à Casablanca, l'ai toujours été guidée par un amour profond pour la nature et les grands espaces. Architecte d'intérieur de formation à Paris, j'ai ensuite consacré ma vie à la peinture et à la sculpture, portant un regard sensible sur la faune sauvage.
Lors de mes voyages, j ai développé une fascination pour les animaux que j' immortalise avec passion
À travers mes œuvres, je veux donner voix aux animaux. j'aime capturer la vie dans leur regard pour créer cette belle connexion vibrante et palpable.
Les ours blancs, notamment, occupent une place centrale dans mes œuvres. Par leur regard puissant et leur présence imposante, j'espère éveiller les consciences à la fragilité de leur existence face aux défis climatiques et écologiques actuels.
Mes créations sont un hymne joyeux aux animaux, célébrant la beauté et la diversité du monde animal tout en rappelant l'importance de leur protection. En travaillant la terre, j'affirme un retour à l'essence même de la vie, cherchant à transmettre un message d'urgence et de respect à travers mes sculptures.
Mes toiles et sculptures invitent les visiteurs à partager un moment• esthétique et engagé, interrogeant notre responsabilité collective envers le monde animal.