Mixed Media Sculpture of a Head, 2022, 67 x 17 x 21 CM

Mixed Media Sculpture as Inner Portrait
Sculpture in Mixed Media (2022) by Mart Visser is a profound artwork where material choice and symbolism converge to create a compelling visual statement. In this abstract head sculpture, Visser incorporates old theatre curtains, meticulously wrapped around the head. The weathered fabric evokes associations with vulnerability, scars, and the healing process. The soft textile emphasizes the fragility of our inner world and serves as a metaphor for personal struggles. In contrast, a massive, found bronze ring encircles the face, a powerful symbol of limitation, societal pressure, and protection.

Contrasts that Confront and Connect
The tension between the supple textile and the rigid bronze forms the core of this work. Visser plays with contrasts that invite reflection: how do our inner sensitivities relate to external expectations? The round shape of the bronze ring alludes to unity and eternity, while its material hardness suggests a barrier that can feel both supportive and suffocating. Sculpture in Mixed Media (2022) embodies the constant negotiation between identity and adaptation, between what we feel and what we show. Visser exposes the essence of the human condition, reserved, vulnerable, yet powerful.