Estella Fransbergen

Works
  • Estella Fransbergen, 192996 High Fired Clay Torso with Rose Quartz & Pink Glass
    Estella Fransbergen
    192996 High Fired Clay Torso with Rose Quartz & Pink Glass
    20h x 16w
  • Estella Fransbergen, 192999 High Fired Clay Torso with Amethyst & Purple Shells
    Estella Fransbergen
    192999 High Fired Clay Torso with Amethyst & Purple Shells
    39h x 15w
  • Estella Fransbergen, 193772 High Fired Clay Torso with Lapis, Blue Glass & European Crystal
    Estella Fransbergen
    193772 High Fired Clay Torso with Lapis, Blue Glass & European Crystal
    24h x 18w
  • Estella Fransbergen, 193775 Clay Torso with White Gold Overglaze, Rose Quartz, Crystal & Onyx Base
    Estella Fransbergen
    193775 Clay Torso with White Gold Overglaze, Rose Quartz, Crystal & Onyx Base
    36h x 16w

  • Estella Fransbergen, 193776 High Fired Clay Torso with Lapis & Sapphire Blue European Crystals
    Estella Fransbergen
    193776 High Fired Clay Torso with Lapis & Sapphire Blue European Crystals
    34h x 14w
  • Estella Fransbergen, 193839 Clay Torso with White & Yellow Gold Overglaze & Purple Stones
    Estella Fransbergen
    193839 Clay Torso with White & Yellow Gold Overglaze & Purple Stones
    25h x 19w
  • Estella Fransbergen, Bronze Torso Silver Rubbed with Pink Lemurian Brooch Rose Quartz Pink Pearls Quartz Crystals and bronze rods 194038
    Estella Fransbergen
    Bronze Torso Silver Rubbed with Pink Lemurian Brooch Rose Quartz Pink Pearls Quartz Crystals and bronze rods 194038
  • Estella Fransbergen, Clay Torso with horsehair patina, Phantom Quartz, glass stones, crystals 194366
    Estella Fransbergen
    Clay Torso with horsehair patina, Phantom Quartz, glass stones, crystals 194366
  • Estella Fransbergen, High Fired Clay Torso with Baltic Amber Quartz & Crystals
    Estella Fransbergen
    High Fired Clay Torso with Baltic Amber Quartz & Crystals
    194137
    33x15
  • Estella Fransbergen, High Fired Clay Torso with gold overglaze tibetan agate freshwater pearls 194367
    Estella Fransbergen
    High Fired Clay Torso with gold overglaze tibetan agate freshwater pearls 194367
    33x13
  • Estella Fransbergen, High Fired Clay Torso with woven wire skirt 194368
    Estella Fransbergen
    High Fired Clay Torso with woven wire skirt 194368
    10x12
  • Estella Fransbergen, High Polished Bronze Torso w/Rubies, Austrian Crystals & Quartz 190545
    Estella Fransbergen
    High Polished Bronze Torso w/Rubies, Austrian Crystals & Quartz 190545
    28x18
  • Estella Fransbergen, Ntombi Collection Saggar Clay Torso with horse-hair finish 194421
    Estella Fransbergen
    Ntombi Collection Saggar Clay Torso with horse-hair finish 194421
  • Estella Fransbergen, Torso with White Gold Overglaze, clear & white pearls and quartz brooch 192809
    Estella Fransbergen
    Torso with White Gold Overglaze, clear & white pearls and quartz brooch 192809
  • Estella Fransbergen, Torso with White Gold Overglaze, Single Shoulder, Pink Glass Stones & Rose Quartz 193532
    Estella Fransbergen
    Torso with White Gold Overglaze, Single Shoulder, Pink Glass Stones & Rose Quartz 193532
    20 x 20
  • Estella Fransbergen, White Gold Torso w/ Yellow Gold Overglaze, Embellished Shoulders, Crochet with Gold Trim 193529
    Estella Fransbergen
    White Gold Torso w/ Yellow Gold Overglaze, Embellished Shoulders, Crochet with Gold Trim 193529
    27 x 27
Biography
View works. Estella Fransbergen, High Fired Clay Torso with Baltic Amber Quartz & Crystals
High Fired Clay Torso with Baltic Amber Quartz & Crystals
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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.