Estella Fransbergen
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190907 High Polished Bronze Torso with Quartz, Pearls & European Crystals -
192996 High Fired Clay Torso with Rose Quartz & Pink Glass
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192997 High Fired Clay Torso with Amethyst & Lavender Glass
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192999 High Fired Clay Torso with Amethyst & Purple Shells
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193772 High Fired Clay Torso with Lapis, Blue Glass & European Crystal
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193773 White & Yellow Gold Clay Torso with Hematite, Purple Chalcedony & Shoes
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193775 Clay Torso with White Gold Overglaze, Rose Quartz, Crystal & Onyx Base
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193776 High Fired Clay Torso with Lapis & Sapphire Blue European Crystals
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193836 Clay Torso with Raku, silver dollars & peacock feathers
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193837 Bronze Torso with Silver Rub, Amethyst, Crystal & Amethyst Geode Base
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193838 Porcelain Torso with Sun Pearl Finish, glass stones & Onyx base
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193839 Clay Torso with White & Yellow Gold Overglaze & Purple Stones
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High Fired Clay Torso w/ Blue Glass 190544
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High Polished Bronze Torso w/Rubies, Austrian Crystals & Quartz 190545
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Torso with White Gold Overglaze, Single Shoulder, Pink Glass Stones & Rose Quartz 193532
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Torso with Yellow Gold Overglaze, Top White Gold Overglaze, Glass Stones & Quartz 193531
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White Gold Torso w/ Yellow Gold Overglaze, Embellished Shoulders, Crochet with Gold Trim 193529
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White Raku Torso w/Pearls & Crystals
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.