Abstract Figuraitive Sculpture by Alfredo Burlini

A figure reduced to what could not be left out.

This abstract figurative sculpture is by Alfredo Burlini (1910 – 2006). It is bronze, on an acrylic and walnut wood base. Modern sculptors often pared the human body down to a few essential curves, trusting the eye to complete the rest. Here a small round head sits above broad, flat shoulders, and two circular openings pierce the chest. The polished golden form narrows at the waist and tapers to a single stem. The base pairs black acrylic with walnut. It stands 11.5 inches high.

It has no arms, and does not appear to miss them.