Estella Fransbergen
Works
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Estella FransbergenClay Torso with gold overglaze, Austrian crystal neckline and gold stones 190543
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Estella FransbergenHigh Fired Ceramic Torso with Preciosa crystals and semi-precious gemstone skirt30x24
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Estella FransbergenHigh Fired Clay Torso w/ Blue Glass 19054426x16
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Estella FransbergenHigh Fired Clay Torso w/Crystal Neckline, Pearls & Quartz26x22
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Estella FransbergenHigh Fired Clay Torso w/European Crystal Neckline, Amethyst & Purple Shells 19054630x18
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Estella FransbergenHigh Fired Clay Torso w/Terahertz Stones & Watermelon Quartz 19054731x16
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Estella FransbergenHigh Polished Bronze Torso w/Quartz, Crystals & Herkimer Diamond Brooch28x22
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Estella FransbergenHigh Polished Bronze Torso w/Quartz, Pearls & Crystals47x14
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Estella FransbergenHigh Polished Bronze Torso w/Rubies, Austrian Crystals & Quartz 19054528x18
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Estella FransbergenNaked Raku Torso w/Amethyst Stones16x16
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Estella FransbergenSawdust Fired Textured Torso with Wood, Quartz and Crystals33x28Mixed Media Sculpture
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Estella FransbergenWhite Bronze Torso with aqua & white druzies, quartz, crystals & pearls34x14
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Estella FransbergenWhite Gold Glaze Torso w/Blue Crystals23x16
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Estella FransbergenWhite Raku Torso w/Pearls & Crystals15x13
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Estella FransbergenWhite Raku Torso w/Pink Pearls & Crystals27x22
Biography
In Celebration of the Human Form… I begin with simple clay and sculpt the torso using the coil building technique. The simplicity of the torso captures the essence of the soul. That, together with the primitive firing techniques of sawdust and Raku, brings me back to my South African roots. The beauty of the colors in the clay is created by the intensity of the fire. Each torso comes from the fire with a uniqueness all its own. This element of surprise and individuality celebrates the human form.
In Celebration of Mother Nature… I “dress” the naked form of the torso to represent nature using feathers, branches, leaves, and gemstones. I use semi-precious and rare stones, formed over millions of years. Ancient science tells us that each stone has a symbolic meaning and our eyes detect the unique beauty of what lies within each.
My sculptures reflect my total life experience. Born and raised in South Africa, studied art in the Netherlands, I now reside in the heartland of the USA. These experiences have exposed me to cultural diversity and the beauty of nature.
My work is the expression of the human form…
and the embodiment of beauty entwined with the powers of Nature.