BALLERINA

Product Code: BALLERINA28
Availability: In Stock
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Summary
 
Year 1978
Bronze sculpture
Author Josip Konta
Limited edition 2/8
Certificate of authenticity
 
Short description:
 
Sculpture, patinated bronze:
height 49,5 cm
width 19 cm
depth 10 cm
 
Plinth, stone travertine, removable:
height 3 cm
width 17 cm
depth 17 cm
 
Total weight 8 kg

Delivery of artwork

All the artworks of Josip Konta come with a certificate of authenticity issued by the artist himself and a certificate of authorship from the Croatian Society of Fine Artists.

The artist provides free shipping of his works to any location worldwide, enabling art lovers to take delivery of his works without any additional costs, thereby saving time.

The sculptures are shipped in wooden crates custom-made for sculptures, which are certified for international shipping, ensuring the safety and protection of the artworks during transit to their new destination.

The weight of the crate is 23 kg, plus a protective filling made of light material.
The total weight of the wooden crate and sculpture is 31 kg.
 
This type of shipment is usually dispatched within 10 working days.
  
The price of the artwork does not include potential customs charges in the destination country. All customs fees are the responsibility of the buyer. It is the buyer's responsibility to fully inform themselves about the possible customs costs of the chosen artwork in the destination country.
Biography
 

Josip Konta was born in Livno on May 18, 1946. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb in 1972 and completed his postgraduate studies as a collaborator in the master workshop of Professor Antun Augustinčić from 1972 to 1974.

Following three years (1974-1977) as the director of the Art Foundry at the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb, he has been living and working as an independent artist in Zagreb.

His fifty-year-long artistic career, marked by a series of solo and group exhibitions, has produced artworks found in private collections in both Croatia and abroad.
 
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Analysis of the sculpture and possible meaning

Ballerina, a bronze sculpture, is modeled using delicate but powerful lines. The sculpture’s forms are masterfully crafted, with meticulous attention to detail that captures the grace and beauty of the human body. This sculpture subtly hints at the subsequent movement, effectively conveying the poised dynamics inherent in ballet.

The sculpture exudes a sense of fluidity, as if it has just finished dancing or is perhaps just preparing to dance. The elegant limbs of the ballerina and the tilt of her head are masterfully executed, while the subtle texture of her dress seamlessly blends with her elegant yet natural body.

Konta’s deep understanding of the sculptural form of human figures is fully realized in Ballerina. The sculptor not only captured the physical beauty of the ballerina but also the inner strength and determination required to create such demanding art. The sculpture is a testament to the beauty of ballet and the power of its artistic expression, without needing to emphasize demanding movement.

The sculpture does not just depict a ballerina but also explores the space around her. The interaction between the dancer’s solid form and the empty space surrounding her creates a dynamic tension that adds depth and complexity to the artwork.

Ultimately, Ballerina is a great example of Konta’s sculptural skills in bronze casting. The artist’s adept use of form, line, and negative space creates a visually stunning and emotionally evocative artwork. For lovers of figurative sculpture and fans of ballet, Ballerina is a masterful art piece that is not to be missed.
 
 
Main features of sculptural artworks
 

Josip Konta’s sculptural works reflect the artist’s deep fascination with themes of alienation, various states of the human spirit, and the individual’s position in society. Through his sculptures, Konta explores the complexity of human nature and the internal conflicts that accompany contemporary society.

His sculptural technique includes voids and irregularities in modeling, which are closely tied to the concept of negative space, further emphasizing the importance of the relationship between form and void in his works.

Konta uses negative space to achieve a specific aesthetic and convey a message in his works. The voids and irregularities in the sculptures symbolize feelings of alienation, emotional emptiness, or a lack of communication, further reinforcing his explored themes. The horse in Konta’s sculptural works often symbolizes humanity’s ideal reflection – that sought-after, better part of us that is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to achieve. The artist uses this motif to underscore the necessity of introspection for every individual.

Notably, the artist supports complete interpretive freedom for viewers of his sculptures, acknowledging that each interpretation of the work is subject to each individual’s personal experience based on their life experiences and understanding of the world.

Josip Konta’s bronze sculptures are produced exclusively in a limited edition of no more than eight original copies (1/1-1/8).

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