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The last Fisher/ Der letzte Fischer (abstract) - Bronze Sculpture by Aliev
Aliev, Gyunay
This abstract version of The Last Fisher is slender and flattened in form, both eerie and tender in its presence. Rising upright from a dark granite base, the figure appears as a hybrid being, part human, part bird, part fish, still, watchful, and ethereal. Its elongated neck extends into a beak- and fish-like form; as an interspecies figure, it becomes an emblem of old legends.
The greenish-blue patina evokes water, time, and traces of transience. The rough, vibrant surface lends the figure depth and makes it seem as if it has sprung from a mythical moment.
Crafted using the traditional lost-wax casting technique (Cire Perdue), the work testifies to meticulous craftsmanship in every step, from casting and refining to chiseling and patination.
Gyunay Aliev is a contemporary Bulgarian sculptor working and living in Germany. He 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.
Gyunay Aliev was born in Bulgaria in 1974, where he graduated from the V. Tarnovo University of Fine Arts. He also holds a degree in design from Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences in Germany, where he currently lives and works.
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: | Patinated bronze on granite |
| Year: | 2012 |
| Country of Origin: | Germany |
| Signed: | Yes |
| Topic: | People |
| Total Size: | Height/Width/Depth 54x20x9cm |
| Primary Color: | Gold |
| Secondary Color: | Green |
| Materials: | Bronze + Stoneware |
| Editions: | Original |