"Sophie No. 1" by Xavier Veilhan is a striking sculptural work crafted from aluminium and steel, showcasing the artist's signature approach to the human form through geometric simplification and reductive abstraction. The figure is rendered in smooth, faceted planes that strip away naturalistic detail, reducing the body to its essential volumes and contours. Veilhan's use of industrial metals lends the work a cool, contemporary presence that balances mechanical precision with an quietly compelling sense of humanity.