Art Chowder January | February, Issue 19 | Page 10

S
culpture is an art form
that begs to be touched and
needs to be caressed. It
teases the admirer with its
sensuous patina and lifelike
detail, offering a kinesthetic
connection unattainable
with most two-dimensional
work. In the hands of a gifted
artist, a stony mass of bronze
readily morphs into story,
emotion, and art. “That’s
what I love about sculpting
— I want people to feel joy
when they experience my
work,” Sonja Metzler tells
me in her captivating South
African accent.
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