Gardeco Sculpture To Embrace Sculpture
Gardeco Sculpture To Embrace Sculpture
Gardeco Sculpture To Embrace Sculpture
Gardeco Sculpture To Embrace Sculpture
Gardeco Sculpture To Embrace Sculpture
Gardeco Sculpture To Embrace Sculpture
Gardeco Sculpture To Embrace Sculpture
Gardeco Sculpture To Embrace Sculpture
Gardeco Sculpture To Embrace Sculpture
Gardeco Sculpture To Embrace Sculpture

To Embrace Sculpture

$6,918

Made by Gardeco

Designed by Ann Vrielinck

Two figures, rendered in solid bronze, draw together until the boundary between them dissolves. Ann Vrielinck's To Embrace does not depict a moment so much as a feeling, the weight of closeness, the stillness that follows when two presences become one form.

Vrielinck works within a European tradition of figurative sculpture that prizes psychological resonance over literal representation. Her figures are stylised without being abstract, recognisably human while carrying something closer to archetype. The result is an object that reads differently across distances: from across a room, a unified silhouette; up close, the subtle texture of hand-cast bronze and the quiet drama of two bodies in contact.

  • Hand-cast in solid bronze
  • Limited edition, individually finished
  • Designed by Ann Vrielinck for Gardeco
  • Suited to both residential and institutional settings

Gardeco has long championed the dialogue between contemporary artists and traditional casting methods. Each piece in their collection is produced in close collaboration with the sculptor, preserving the integrity of the original maquette through every stage of production.

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Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Ann Vrielinck for Gardeco and part of the Bronzo collection
  • Cast in bronze using the lost-wax method for rich surface texture and durability
  • Limited edition production ensures collectibility and individual variation in each piece
  • Available finish: warm brown-gold bronze, patinated to emphasise depth and character
  • Unique sculptural form symbolises universality of love and human contact
  • Signed and numbered by the artist as part of the edition for authenticity
  • Ideal for display on pedestals, consoles, or sideboards
  • Suitable for interior settings; appropriate for living rooms, galleries or refined entry ways
Measurements

H × W × D

19 × 4 × 6.25 in.
48.26 × 10.16 × 15.88 cm.

  • Bronze
Shipping & Returns

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Gardeco. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the edition size of To Embrace?

To Embrace is produced as a limited edition bronze. Specific edition numbers are confirmed at the time of acquisition, and each piece is individually finished and documented by Gardeco.

What bronze casting process does Gardeco use?

Gardeco works with traditional lost-wax (cire perdue) casting, a method that preserves the fine surface detail of the sculptor's original model. Each piece is hand-finished after casting, resulting in subtle variation between individual works.

Who is sculptor Ann Vrielinck?

Ann Vrielinck is a Belgian sculptor whose figurative practice explores human connection, emotion, and the physicality of relationships. She works primarily in bronze and collaborates with Gardeco to bring her limited edition works to collectors internationally.

How should a solid bronze sculpture be maintained?

Bronze develops a natural patina over time that many collectors consider part of the work's character. Routine care involves gentle dusting and occasional application of a specialist wax or microcrystalline polish to protect the surface from oxidation and handling marks.

Is To Embrace appropriate for outdoor placement?

While solid bronze is inherently durable and weathers well outdoors, To Embrace is conceived as an interior sculpture. Placement in a covered or climate-stable environment best preserves the hand-finished surface and the subtlety of the artist's detailing.

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