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Don Quixote - Bronze Sculpture
Aliev, Gyunay
Composition: Don Quixote (on horseback, holding spear); Unique original work, handcrafted, carved, chiseled, patinated, polished, and mounted on a pedestal by the artist.
Artist statement: "For me, Don Quixote embodies the bold determination to pursue dreams, regardless of reality. These sculptures honor his admirable ability to strive for the impossible while exploring the depths of human nature, a tribute to the fascination between illusion and truth. I am fascinated and captivated by his world, and I am delighted to be able to express and share this in my works."
Gyunay Aliev belongs to a generation of artists who bridge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic trends. His works reflect a deep respect for classical techniques while engaging in a dialogue with modern expression.
Aliev´s bronze sculptures are created through an elaborate and centuries-old lost-wax casting process (cire perdue), involving every step from shaping the form to casting, refining, chiseling, and patination.
Gyunay Aliev was born in Bulgaria and studied sculpture at the Academy of Arts in Veliko Tarnovo from 1994 to 1999, graduating with a Master of Arts (M.A.). From 2002 to 2006, he continued his education in Photography and Media at the University of Applied Sciences in Bielefeld, earning a Diploma in Design.
Aliev has been working as a freelance artist since 1998 and has lived and worked in Bielefeld, Germany, since 2001. In addition to his artistic practice, he also works as an art teacher.
His bronze sculptures are created through an elaborate and centuries-old lost-wax casting process (cire perdue), involving every step from shaping the form to casting, refining, chiseling, and patination.
Gyunay Aliev belongs to a generation of artists who bridge traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic trends. His works reflect a deep respect for classical techniques while engaging in a dialogue with modern expression.
| Technique: | Handcrafted, carved, chiseled, patinated, polished, and mounted on a pedestal by the artist. |
| Surface: | Bronze mounted on granite (Black Star Galaxy) |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Country of Origin: | Germany |
| Topic: | Man and horse - Don Quichotte |
| Style: | Figurative |
| Time Period: | 21th Century |
| Total Size: | Width: 67cm, Height: 82cm, Depth: 17cm |
| Materials: | Bronze |