Toni Turning is a marquette for the larger Toni Torso. The inclusion of base and legs seems to ground the figure a little more. I am not convinced it has the same sense of freedom as Toni Torso.
The figure is made from Vingerling white stoneware and feathered with porcelain.
Petra Rocking was a happy structural discovery. She actually rocks gently and her curves are echoed by the implied chaise lounge. Made from bisqued Crank she is highlighted with porcelain.
Torn Toni is a small abstraction in Scarva Ironware and gold leaf. The energy is placed on creating movement and a sense of the dynamics of a reclining figure.
Raven is a figment of my imagination. I am facinated by these intelligent and majestic birds and hope I have reflected this. He is made from Scarva Ironware and finished with a touch of gold.
This polychomed sculpture was completed last year and recently finished with graphite and silver. The model was from Germany and had a wonderful presence which I hope is captured here
Sculpture is a dance with discovery. My work, taken from life is extended through personal and historical references.Using the human form to create narratives or abstracts exploration of material, movement and a dialogue with space are paramount.
I enjoy teaching, commission work and extending ideas though installations and more conceptual themes.
My work has been exhibited in The Netherlands, The United States and Great Britain.
Most recently it has been published in 500 Figures in Clay - 2nd edition
Please contact me for further information phardenbur@hotmail.com and
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