metamorphosis bronze sculpture - a personal key work
limited sculpture (5 editions) | available via galerie helligkeit
metamorphosis is represented by galerie helligkeit. purchase, certification and international shipping are handled through their network.
metamorphosis: the human form mid-transition, cast in bronze.
a moment where two paths first begin to resonate.
metamorphosis (2001) is a key work from my early practice — a moment where my origins in figurative sculpture and my later path already begin to resonate. i come from figurative sculpture — from closely observing the human, shaping inner states, and searching for a form for what cannot be shown directly. even today, within my abstract practice, i return to this place again and again. these works are like finger exercises of a pianist: quiet, concentrated movements that sharpen perception, keep the hand awake, and refine the gaze.
metamorphosis carries this tension within itself: the human form in transformation, the figure beginning to dissolve, an early echo of the language that would later become central to my sculptural work. a piece that quietly, but unmistakably, marks a transition.
work details
- series: part of the figurative art series
- year: 2001
- edition: 5
- size: 21×21×27 cm
- medium: bronze
- catalog no.: im-a.1
- certificate: certificate of authenticity by the artist / gallery
part of the figurative art series
where the human form was still the whole subject. figurative art series
about this sculpture
metamorphosis is an early key work within my sculptural practice, created during a formative period shaped by figurative sculpture. the piece reflects my ongoing exploration of the human form, transformation, and the subtle tension between figuration and abstraction. it offers insight into the foundations of my artistic language and the transition that would later define my abstract and digital work.
as a work rooted in traditional bronze sculpture, it connects my early studies of human presence and inner movement with the conceptual direction my practice would eventually take. understanding this piece provides a deeper view into the evolution of my artistic path.
provenance & exhibitions
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frequently asked questions
what is metamorphosis?
metamorphosis (2001) is a key figurative bronze sculpture by ivo meier, created during a formative period focused on the human form and inner transformation.
how does metamorphosis relate to ivo meier's artistic roots?
the sculpture reflects ivo meier's origins in traditional figurative sculpture, shaped by close observation of the human being, conventional sculpting methods, and the search for forms that express inner states.
does ivo meier still create figurative art?
yes. although his main focus today is geometric and abstract sculpture, he continues to sculpt figurative works digitally. these pieces act like "finger exercises"—quiet studies that keep perception sharp and maintain a connection to his roots.
what is the role of the human being in his current work?
even within his geometric and abstract practice, the human being and our inner world remain central themes. his sculptures explore presence, transformation, and the subtle tension between figuration and abstraction.
why is metamorphosis considered a transitional work?
metamorphosis captures the moment where figurative form begins to dissolve, foreshadowing the abstract language that later became essential to ivo meier's sculptural practice.
is metamorphosis available for acquisition?
yes. metamorphosis is represented by galerie helligkeit. acquisition, certification, and international shipping are handled through their network.