Carpe Diem I by Carol Peace

Carpe Diem I by Carol Peace
Carpe Diem I by Carol Peace

Bronze edition: £9,400 This bronze sculpture by Carol Peace is a total vision of freedom and liberation. 'Carpe Diem' - to seize the day! This graceful figure stands tall and slender, her arms thrown up towards the sky, captured in a moment of sheer bliss and freedom.

This bronze sculpture by Carol Peace is a total vision of freedom and liberation. 'Carpe Diem' - to seize the day! This graceful figure stands tall and slender, her arms thrown up towards the sky, captured in a moment of sheer bliss and freedom. A practicing sculptor of 20 years, Carol Peace works predominantly with bronze to create tactile yet playful sculptures, specialising in the human form. A draughtsman as much as she is a sculptor - Peace firstly works with clay as though she's sketching - it is a direct way to translate her initial ideas into something tactile and 3D. These clay sculptures are then cast into bronze and resin, turning these fluid forms into sturdy, permanent statement pieces. This process of working with clay is vital to her work - it ensures that the initial mark making is immediate and intuitive, like drawing with charcoal onto paper. Peace's oeuvre boasts an organic, earthy colour palette, which would seamlessly compliment any environment, both inside or outside. “The pace of the sculpture is defined by the texture. Rough textures and lines emulate rhythms of movement while detailed work creates a feeling of stillness and intimacy” Peace's main inspiration stems from human interaction and activity, and she has always been drawn to the romantic aspects of human life. 'Carpe Diem I' is no exception - it displays a sense of utter freedom and liberation. Peace's works are always open to interpretation, and allow us to apply our own meanings and narrative. With enlarged hands and feet, the figure feels grounded, yet its elongated limbs create a sense of movement and freedom. Her works are open, freeing, and encourage their viewer to open their minds, to find themselves in the work. How do you view this piece? Is this a moment of liberation? Or is she trying to catch our attention? This piece would bring a sense of life and to any space it resides - it is undoubtedly a conversation starter. Its neutral palette means that it would adapt to any space - be it a garden, a contemporary art gallery, a business space or domestic home - it is a versatile and distinctive work of art that would make a worthwhile investment.

Boasting collectors in China, America, Europe and Canada, Carol Peace is a contemporary sculptor who works with bronze and resin to create dynamic, romantic sculptures which explore the human form. A practicing sculptor of 20 years, Peace creates tactile yet playful sculptures, specialising in the human condition, and human activity day to day. A draughtsman as much as she is a sculptor - Peace firstly works with clay as though she's sketching - it is a direct way to translate her initial ideas into something 3D. These clay sculptures are then cast into bronze and resin, turning these fluid forms into sturdy and permanent statement pieces. This process of working with clay is vital to her work - it ensures that the initial mark making is immediate and intuitive. A co-founder of the Bristol Drawing School, and later Spike Island, Peace now works from her studio in East London. With a long-lasting and versatile body of work, any piece from Carol Peace's collection would make a worthwhile investment.

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