The artistic duo of Coderch & Malavia, based in Valencia, Spain, isn’t interested in capturing a static moment. Their “Emotions in Bronze” series is a testament to the power of the human body in motion and the emotions it conveys. These figurative sculptures, crafted from bronze and imbued with beautiful patinas, are more than just depictions of figures – they’re stories told through posture, gesture, and expression.
Coderch & Malavia places the human body at the center of their artistic conversation. They move beyond simply portraying the physical form; they explore the depths of human emotion through the body’s language. A dancer caught mid-twirl, a figure reaching for something unseen, a runner in full stride – each sculpture speaks volumes without uttering a word. The viewer is invited to interpret the emotions on display, to connect with the energy and movement captured in bronze.
The “Emotions in Bronze” series is a celebration of human expression. Coderch & Malavia remind us that the body is a powerful tool for communication, capable of conveying a multitude of feelings with a simple tilt of the head or a twist of the torso. These sculptures are not just beautiful works of art; they’re windows into the human experience, inviting us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of our physical selves.
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Moonlight Shadow
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Haiku
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Haiku (back)
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Swan Dance
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Swan Dance (detail)
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Walking in Beauty
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Revive
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The Swimmer
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Hamlet “The Doubt”
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Odette
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The Great Swan
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Clio’s Dream
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Learning to fly
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Hamlet
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The Faun
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