Bert Penning
What fascinates me in sculpting is the suggestion of movement within a stilled form. Working in stone is a constant challenge, as I engage with a material shaped by millions of years of natural forces. Out of respect for this process, I often leave parts of the stone raw, creating contrast with the worked surface. Many of my sculptures are mounted on a bronze rod, allowing them to rotate. This emphasizes the idea that abstract sculpture has no fixed front or back but reveals new perspectives from every angle.
My work is characterized by contrasts: rough against polished, soft flowing lines against sharp edges, or the interplay of complementary forms. I often work in series, such as Ode to the Woman, contrasting Carrara marble with bronze, or Budding, Germinating, inspired by organic growth. Antiquity also inspires me, reinterpreting classical female figures with contemporary contrasts in material and form.
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Bert is fascinated by the challenge of conveying movement and softness in stone sculptures.
More work
Aglaia
H 150 x W 90 x D 20 cm
Carrara marble on arduin
€ 11.500,-
IJselijk
H 160 x W 80 x D 40 cm
Azul de bahia granite on RVS stool
€ 14.000,- / SOLD
Andromache
H 150 x W 40 x D 40 cm
Carrara marble absolute white on arduin
€ 14.500,-