Jeff and Maya
Medium: Bronze
Limited edition of 8
This intimate bronze by Olivier Duhamel portrays a couple in a quiet, tender embrace. The two figures intertwine with a natural fluidity, their bodies forming a single, continuous line of movement. One figure reclines gracefully, their head cradled in the hands of their partner, while the other leans forward protectively, almost enveloping them in a gesture that is both affectionate and deeply attentive.
Duhamel’s modelling is characteristically sensitive: the smooth transitions of the musculature, the softness in the faces, and the subtle tension in the limbs all convey a moment of profound emotional closeness. The bronze patina, warm and gently variegated, enhances the sculpture’s sense of depth and brings a lifelike glow to the skin-like surface.
Despite its modest scale, the work holds a striking presence. Its composition balances sensuality with serenity, capturing not a dramatic scene but a private exchange of trust and tenderness. Jeff and Maya exemplifies Duhamel’s ability to articulate human connection with both technical precision and poetic restraint.
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Olivier Duhamel
New Zealand sculptor Olivier Duhamel has established his art practice on Waiheke in 2004. His distinctive laminated sculptures in wood, in acrylic and in bronze are held in many private and public collections and exhibited around the world but …
