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. 10 ART CHOWDER MAGAZINE