EMOTIONS Mixed Media Sculpture

This contemporary mixed media sculpture captures raw emotion through vivid color and flowing form evoking strength vulnerability and transformation

Artwork Description

about this mixed media sculpture

EMOTIONS is a sculptural exploration in mixed media, finished in black and gold. It is made from 3D printed synthetic material with a cement core, coated in acrylic lacquer and 23kt red gold leaf.

The use of 23kt red gold leaf is both aesthetic and symbolic. Rich in copper, this high-karat gold creates a warm, lustrous finish with subtle red undertones. Revered for its purity and brilliance, 23kt gold has long been associated with power, transformation, and spiritual value. In this work, it underscores the emotional richness of the human experience, elevating the sculpture beyond mere form into a symbolic artifact of inner wealth and resilience.

The deep black tones evoke introspection, mystery, and emotional depth, while the gold accents suggest illumination, strength, and personal evolution. These contrasts mirror the dynamic interplay of human feelings. Drawing on his background as an executive coach, Frischherz uses abstract form and color to reflect personal growth, vulnerability, and inner conflict.

The sculpture’s surface subtly shifts with light, inviting viewers to engage and reflect. In line with his practice, Emotions visualizes psychological states in sculptural form, blending organic structure with layered meaning. It resonates as a vessel of emotional complexity, one that honors the silent shifts and undercurrents of the human psyche.

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about the artist

Rolf Frischherz, born in 1955 in Lucerne, is a contemporary artist and sculptor based in Switzerland and Spain. He grew up in Ticino and now works between Madiswil, Bern, and his Spanish studio.

Since 2016, his studio has produced sculptures using wire and epoxy resin based on his original designs. Miniature versions of his works, created through 3D printing, began appearing as limited editions in 2022. Frischherz’s sculptures are held in public and private collections across Switzerland and Europe.

His artistic focus lies in human development, self-optimization, and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. The works draw from his career as a coach for executives in transitional phases within global corporations. He translates personal growth, challenges, and transformation into large-scale abstract sculptural forms. His process begins with hand-formed wire frameworks coated with glass fiber and epoxy resin.

Each sculpture is then sanded, painted, and finished to ensure durability and weather resistance. Many works feature abstract, interlocking forms that contain multiple visible faces or perspectives. In 2024, he created the CHESS sculpture group, which led to the collectible CHESS EDITION set. 

LOVERS TWENTY GOLD is a limited series of 20 miniature sculptures covered by hand with gold leaf. Frischherz's art balances organic form with reflective themes on modern life and inner transformation.

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Customization

This series is also available in a customized size of 48 x 129 x 47 cm. It is signed and dated on the underside and can be ordered in different colors and finishes. For custom orders, please contact us directly.

care

Dust your mixed media sculpture often using a soft, dry cloth of soft brush. Avoid the use of water, chemical and abrasive cleaners.

copyright

This mixed media sculpture is one of a kind original therefore, all copyrights and reproduction rights are reserved by the artist.