The sculpture "One Century Smites Another" by Saint Clair Cemin features a dynamic composition with organic, intertwined forms in a dark, textured bronze. It depicts an abstract interplay of human-like figures, evoking a sense of struggle and interaction. The style seamlessly blends figuration with abstraction, using traditional materials with a contemporary approach. Cemin's work is influenced by mythology and philosophy, reflecting a dialogue between history and modernity. This piece embodies his exploration of form and meaning, inviting reflection on the passage of time and the intersection of cultures. ...
Since the 1980s, Saint Clair Cemin has been developing a sculptural body of work that is both eclectic and poetic. Balancing between figuration and abstraction, erudition and playfulness, tradition and experimentation, his work explores the infinite possibilities of form and meaning through a wide variety of materials — bronze, marble, steel, wood, plaster, and glass — which he manipulates with rare virtuosity.
His sources of inspiration are manifold: mythology, philosophy, popular culture and art history. Greek archaism, Surrealism, Art Deco, and industrial modernity coexist in his works, creating visual and mental interferences that blend together without hierarchy and invite both a sensitive and reflective experience.
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