Chiseled doric columns, ornate arches, vaulted ceilings, staircases, and tiny sculptures within a sculpture—all of this fits into miniature architectural spaces that resemble ancient and medieval ruins and sacred architecture carved into raw marble and stone. These historical sculptures are brought to life by an internationally acclaimed British sculptor, Matthew Simmonds (previously here on Bored Panda), who currently lives and works in Denmark.
Since antiquity, marble has been a preferred material for sculptors and architects alike because of its relative softness and the unlikelihood that it’ll shatter. British artist Matthew Simmonds (previously) fuses these two traditional forms and honors their history with his miniature models carved into hunks of the raw stone. Evoking ancient ruins and sacred architecture—most pieces aren’t modeled after specific structures—the chiseled sculptures are complete with grand archways, ornately tiled ceilings, and minuscule statues on display in their halls. More
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BEST GIRL FRIENDS - an abstract sculpture by Richard Arfsten. This geometric, architectural piece was originally designed as a maquette (model) to be used as the 3D blueprint to build a monumental sculpture, but I am offering it now as desk top art. Solid cast aluminum. Enlarged, this would make a very nice sculpture in front of a tall building. As the maquette it makes a very nice desk top sculpture. It will come with a thick marble base to sit on. The maquette measures 12-inches high by 4-inches wide by 4-inches deep. Shipping is FREE. The sculpture will be shipped in a sturdy, well-cushioned box. Insurance and tracking number is included. NOTE: Purchase of the maquette does not automatically include the Rights to Enlarge the sculpture. Only the owner of the maquette will have the ability to obtain the Rights to Enlarge - for an additional fee - at any time. So, if you have an interest in enlarging the piece, buy the maquette now to preserve the opportunity to enlarge at a later date. Please contact me ASAP. For additional details about maquettes and enlargement, click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArfstenAbstractSculp/about To go to my 2D Abstract Art shop click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArfstenAbstractArt To go to my BloomAgain Metal Yard Art Flowers shop click here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BloomAgainMetalArt Copyright © Richard Arfsten
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Discover everything about Matthew Simmonds. The sculptor and architect is known for his exquisite marble models of sacred architecture.
Matthew Simmonds (previously) sculpts miniature architectural structures from raw stone. Part of his interest in producing these pieces is centered around the contrast between the carved precision of his hand against the rough nature of the natural material he chooses for each work. The pieces’ concept also deals with this human influence on raw environments, humans physically displaying their beliefs and achievements by building large physical forms. “In my sculptures, I am concerned with the common human achievement; the cultural expressions thrown up by different societies, and how the various cultural traditions interact with and influence each other,” said Simmonds in an interview with Colossal. More
These exquisite marble models of sacred architecture feature extraordinary details, including tiny ornate objects and mini shelves.
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These exquisite marble models of sacred architecture feature extraordinary details, including tiny ornate objects and mini shelves.
Alban Lanore - Liberté, 1990
