Estella Fransbergen
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Bronze Torso with Wire Ball
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Butterfly Girl
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Clay Torso with Gold Overglaze
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Glass Torso with Pearls, Quartz and Crystals
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High Fired Ceramic Torso with Preciosa crystals and semi-precious gemstone skirt
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High Polish Bronze Torso with Amethyst and Crystals
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High Polish Bronze Torso with Quartz, Crystals and Silver Plated Leaves
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Sawdust Fired Textured Torso with Wood, Quartz and Crystals
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Sculpted Ceramic Torso with golden glaze, amber, quartz & crystals
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Sculpted Ceramic Torso with golden glaze, quartz & crystals
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Sculpted Ceramic Torso with white gold glaze, double crochet skirt & crystals
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White Bronze Torso with aqua & white druzies, quartz, crystals & pearls
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White Raku Torso with Preciosa crystals & double crochet skirt
In Celebration of the Human Form… I begin with simple clay and sculpt the torso using the coil building technique. The simplicity of the torso captures the essence of the soul. That, together with the primitive firing techniques of sawdust and Raku, brings me back to my South African roots. The beauty of the colors in the clay is created by the intensity of the fire. Each torso comes from the fire with a uniqueness all its own. This element of surprise and individuality celebrates the human form.
In Celebration of Mother Nature… I “dress” the naked form of the torso to represent nature using feathers, branches, leaves, and gemstones. I use semi-precious and rare stones, formed over millions of years. Ancient science tells us that each stone has a symbolic meaning and our eyes detect the unique beauty of what lies within each.
My sculptures reflect my total life experience. Born and raised in South Africa, studied art in the Netherlands, I now reside in the heartland of the USA. These experiences have exposed me to cultural diversity and the beauty of nature.
My work is the expression of the human form…
and the embodiment of beauty entwined with the powers of Nature.