Athlete IV by Stella Shawzin, Bronze , Edition Signed, Dated and Numbered 1 of 8, 176cm high by 136cm wide by 58cm deep , Body, Figurative sculpture

Athlete IV by Stella Shawzin is a striking bronze sculpture, standing 176cm high, 136cm wide, and 58cm deep. This abstract piece captures an athlete crossing the finish line in a dramatic, celebratory pose. The figure’s head is thrown back, and its arms reach toward the sky, embodying the exhilaration of victory. The athlete lunges forward, with his body and limbs trailing behind, creating a dynamic sense of motion.

The figure’s anatomy is slightly exaggerated, a result of the material and Shawzin’s artistic style. Despite the abstraction, the form clearly reads as a human, capturing the power and grace of an athlete in motion. The expression of the figure is relatively neutral, focusing more on the physicality of the moment rather than emotion.

The bronze surface is smoothed and polished, but traces of the sculpting process are still visible. Lumps and divots across the form reveal the artist’s technique and the rawness of the material. The deep black metal colour of the sculpture adds depth and a sense of timelessness, enhancing the overall impact of the piece.

This unique sculpture, signed, dated, and numbered 1 of 8, represents both the strength and elegance of the human form. It encapsulates the beauty of motion and achievement, frozen in a moment of intense action.