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Jaume Plensa — Kneeled Shadow
Jaume Plensa

Kneeled Shadow

2008

Jaume Plensa's *Kneeled Shadow* presents a contemplative human figure frozen in a posture of submission or reverence, evoking themes of vulnerability, introspection, and the relationship between the physical body and inner consciousness. Plensa's characteristic exploration of the human form invites viewers to reflect on the shadow as a metaphor for the unseen, spiritual dimension of existence. The work embodies the artist's enduring fascination with silence, memory, and the poetic connection between humanity and the universe.

🔨 Auction Lot

20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale, Afternoon Session

May 10, 2018

Estimate: $200,000$300,000

Sold: $591,000

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Jaume Plensa, Kneeled Shadow, 2008

Jaume Plensa's *Kneeled Shadow* presents a contemplative human figure frozen in a posture of submission or reverence, evoking themes of vulnerability, introspection, and the relationship between the physical body and inner consciousness. Plensa's characteristic exploration of the human form invites viewers to reflect on the shadow as a metaphor for the unseen, spiritual dimension of existence. The work embodies the artist's enduring fascination with silence, memory, and the poetic connection between humanity and the universe.

Year
2008
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, Contemplative Mood, Male Artist, Public Art, Introspective Theme, Three Dimensional Work, Contemporary Sculptor, Spanish Artist, Human Form, Shadow And Light, Large Scale Installation

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Kylie Cohen, Alex Capecelatro