A visual metaphor about the weight of social expectations
Artist
Uldis López — Master Sculptor and Founder
With over four decades of experience, Uldis López creates works that combine technical virtuosity with conceptual depth, inviting reflection on the human condition.
Project History
The Concept
This powerful sculpture represents the invisible burden many people carry: social expectations, oppressive traditions, or the weight of the past. The stone on the head is a visual metaphor for those burdens that condition our lives.
The Artistic Challenge
The challenge was to create a figure that simultaneously conveys vulnerability and resistance. The body posture, facial expression, and relationship with the stone had to communicate the tension between oppression and human dignity.
Casting Process (S3)
The modeling (S1) required deep study of anatomy under tension. Lost-wax casting captured every detail of expression and posture, while the patina (S4) adds a layer of emotional meaning.
Legacy and Impact
This work invites reflection on the burdens society imposes and the resilience of the human spirit to bear them.
Technical Specifications
- Material: Bronze
- Technique: Lost-wax casting (S3)
- Theme: Conceptual/figurative sculpture
- Services applied: Modeling (S1), Casting (S3), Patina (S4)
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