Piroutte by Isaac Kahn, Bronze Sculpture on Marble base, Edition Signed and editioned of 36, 36cm high, 11cm wide, 6cm deep, Women, Performing Arts, People sculpture
Pirouette by Isaac Kahn is a signed and editioned bronze sculpture, one of 36, mounted on a marble base. It stands 36cm high, 11cm wide, and 6cm deep. The piece shows a highly stylised figure in a graceful, balancing pose. The body is polished, smooth, and elongated, presenting both figurative qualities and abstraction.
The figure balances delicately on one tiptoe. Its other leg bends back in a deep arc, rising toward the head until they meet. This sweeping curve creates a sense of fluidity and poise. Despite lacking arms, the piece conveys balance and elegance through its refined proportions. The small, slender head further emphasizes the elongated shape, directing attention to the curve formed by the legs.
Kahn strips away excess detail. The legs are simple yet precise, the torso streamlined, and the absence of arms adds a modern abstraction. Still, the essence of dance remains clear. The form suggests both movement and stillness, as if the dancer has been frozen at the peak of motion.
The bronze surface shines, catching light along its curves, while the black cylindrical marble base grounds the figure. The contrast between polished bronze and dark marble strengthens the presence of the sculpture.
Pirouette captures elegance, restraint, and motion in a single, reduced form. Kahn transforms a fleeting gesture into a lasting symbol of grace and balance.
