This set of three bronze sculptures is a direct response to the emotive, visceral work of Israeli artist Enrique Rottenberg. The pieces— a pair of female feet, a hand, and a hand holding an egg— are deeply influenced by Rottenberg’s exploration of human form, touch, and the primal connection between the body and its environment.
This work was done alongside Argentinian Industrial Designer Andrés Jalif.
The process behind these sculptures was an innovative fusion of digital sculpting techniques and traditional cast bronze technology. Using advanced digital tools, the artist began by meticulously shaping the forms in a virtual space, capturing the subtle details of skin, texture, and movement. Once the digital models were complete, they were translated into tangible, solid works using the age-old process of bronze casting, a method that has been revered for centuries for its ability to preserve fine details and bring raw emotion into lasting form.
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hard softness
The influence of Rottenberg’s art is evident in the way these sculptures express both fragility and strength. The female feet, exude a sense of vulnerability and strenght, while the hand, both open and grasping, conveys the tension of connection. The hand holding the egg offers a delicate balance, where the potential for creation and destruction is held in a single gesture, resonating with Rottenberg’s thematic focus on the human body as both a vessel of life and an entity subject to time and transformation.
The outcome of this artistic collaboration is vibrant and visceral—each sculpture carries the weight of its material while remaining alive with emotion. The rich, tactile texture of the bronze amplifies the human presence captured in these forms, giving them a physicality that draws the viewer in. The warmth and depth of the metal, combined with the artist’s digital vision, create a striking contrast, resulting in works that are at once timeless and contemporary.
the hand
In Enrique Rottenberg’s exploration of the human form, the hand becomes more than a mere anatomical study; it is a powerful symbol of human interaction and emotional depth. This bronze sculpture captures the hand in a moment of stillness, yet brimming with latent energy. Inspired by Rottenberg’s emotive approach to the body, the artist conveys the complex interplay of vulnerability and strength found in the human hand. The meticulous detailing of the fingers and palm echoes Rottenberg’s own fascination with texture and movement, where the smallest gestures can hold profound meaning. This hand, cast in bronze, speaks to the raw connection between touch and emotion, resonating with the same visceral power that defines Rottenberg’s broader body of work.
the hand holding egg
Rottenberg’s signature focus on the fragility and tenderness of the human body is encapsulated in this sculptural representation of a hand cradling an egg. Much like Rottenberg’s work, which often explores delicate and intimate moments of connection, this sculpture captures the fine balance between strength and fragility. The hand, with its careful grip, suggests a reverence for life, a theme that Rottenberg often explores through the tactile representation of human and organic forms. The egg, symbolic of creation and potential, is held with utmost care, a direct reflection of Rottenberg’s fascination with the primal instincts that drive human behavior. Through the combination of digital sculpting and traditional bronze casting, this piece speaks to the artist’s approach of fusing ancient craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities, creating a work that invites the viewer into a moment of quiet contemplation.
the female feet
In Rottenberg’s exploration of the body, the feet are not just functional limbs but powerful symbols of grounding, movement, and sensuality. This bronze sculpture, a pair of female feet, echoes Rottenberg’s ability to capture the subtle, yet profound connection between the body and its environment. The feet, frozen in time, exude a sense of quiet tension—standing on the precipice of movement, yet still. The artist has carefully rendered the arch, toes, and heels with such attention to detail that the viewer is drawn into the raw, tactile nature of the human form. Like Rottenberg’s other works, these feet emphasize the tension between fragility and strength, a theme that runs throughout his sculptures, where even the most mundane aspects of the body are imbued with emotional resonance. The bronze medium, with its ability to preserve texture and form, allows the viewer to connect with the work on a deeper, almost visceral level—mirroring Rottenberg’s exploration of the intimate, personal dialogue between the human body and the world it inhabits.