Featured image: No Visible Means of Support, Karen Coburn, 2020, cast bronze, 9 x 8.5 x 19 in. / 22.86 x 21.59 x 48.26 cm.
Karen Coburn's sculptural work in bronze transcends mere form to evoke deep introspection.
Karen Coburn is a sculptor renowned for her expressive bronze works, exploring themes of emergence, interconnectedness, and the cycles of existence.
The pieces "Awakening," "Unity," and "Continuum" serve as three-dimensional canvases, where the medium's permanence contrasts with the fluidity of human experience they are meant to represent.
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Awakening, Karen Coburn, 2022, lost wax cast bronze, 25 x 9 x 9 in. / 63.5 x 22.86 x 22.86 cm.
"Awakening" is a 25 x 9 x 9-inch lost wax cast bronze sculpture that seems to stretch upwards, reaching for an unseen force. The texture and patina of the bronze add a tactile quality to the piece, suggesting a metaphorical emergence from stasis to awareness, a physical representation of an internal process.
Unity, Karen Coburn, 2020, cast bronze on natural stone, 19 x 12 x 12 in. / 48.26 x 30.48 x 30.48 cm.
"Unity" combines the enduring nature of cast bronze with the grounding presence of natural stone. This 19 x 12 x 12-inch piece suggests a harmonious relationship between the human-made and the organic, a balance that reflects Coburn's understanding of the interconnectedness of all things.
Continuum, Karen Coburn, 2019, lost wax cast bronze, 40 x 19 x 10 in. / 101.6 x 48.26 x 25.4 cm.
"Continuum," measuring 40 x 19 x 10 inches, is a striking lost wax cast bronze piece that spirals upwards, its form suggesting the infinite nature of existence. The sculpture's elegant twists and turns lead the eye and mind on a journey, embodying the concept of ongoing evolution and the cyclical nature of life.
Coburn’s sculptures are not merely objects to behold; they are visual narratives that speak to the viewer's subconscious. Each work, meticulously crafted and richly textured, is an invitation to ponder the deeper meanings interwoven within the human experience.
Karen Coburn’s sculptural art stands as a testament to the power of bronze to convey complex, abstract concepts in a tangible form. "Awakening," "Unity," and "Continuum" are more than sculptures; they are philosophic inquiries made solid, encouraging viewers to consider their place in the larger tapestry of existence.
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Reaching, Karen Coburn, 2020, cast bronze, 72 x 22 x 10 in. / 182.88 x 55.88 x 25.4 cm.
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