The Michelin Lady by Hongxun Jin, Marble, Unique, 150cm high by 90cm wide by 40cm deep, female sculpture

The Michelin Lady by Hongxun Jin is a striking marble sculpture that reimagines the female form through bold abstraction. Standing 150 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 40 cm deep, the work presents a side profile of a woman’s body. Her form expands outward in soft, undulating ripples that run horizontally from top to bottom, giving the figure an exaggerated yet harmonious rhythm.

Carved from solid marble, the sculpture balances mass and delicacy. The pale stone enhances the flowing contours, allowing light to travel across the ridged surface and emphasize the repeated curves. The rippling effect both distorts and celebrates the body, drawing attention to its sculptural qualities rather than strict anatomy.

Viewed from the side, the figure appears monumental yet approachable. The ripples give the body a sense of movement, as if it vibrates gently within its stillness. At the same time, the repetition creates a visual echo of natural forms, waves, rings of a tree, or layers of earth, connecting the human body with organic rhythms.

As a unique work, The Michelin Lady stands as both figurative and abstract. Jin transforms the female form into a symbol of resilience and presence, stripped of detail yet imbued with weight and energy. The result is playful, monumental, and deeply sculptural.