Mother, Brendon Murless, Patinated Bronze Resin, Edition of 30, 190cm high, 70cm wide, 70cm deep, Body, Family, Female, Figurative, Nude, People, Women sculpture, Brown

This piece by Brendon Murless depicts a nude female figure with a small child by her side. The woman leans forward with confidence, her head tilted upward. Her expression remains calm and neutral, while her hair flows behind her, emphasizing movement. Beside her, a young child clings to her hand, looking upward in a different direction. This subtle contrast adds tension and connection to the composition.

The figure’s legs transition into a flowing, abstract mass. It almost resembles a dress, yet it lacks defined folds. This abstract base merges naturally with the human forms above, giving the sculpture a sense of organic unity.

The bronze resin retains all the grooves, cracks, and textures from its original wood carving. The surface is painted to enhance this effect, mimicking natural wood tones. The wood’s growth rings appear across the sculpture, emphasizing its handcrafted origins.

The combination of smooth and textured areas, along with the dynamic pose, guides the viewer’s eye from the child up to the woman’s face and hair. Light catches the curves and details, highlighting both form and texture.

Overall, Mother balances abstraction and realism, presenting a powerful, nurturing figure. The interplay of movement, form, and texture evokes strength, protection, and tenderness.

Originally carved in wood, this is a limited-edition cold cast from a mould taken of the original. Also available as an edition of 8 in Bronze, price on request, made to order