Ancient forge technique.
Nimrod Messeg was born in Israel in 1970, surrounded by art. His father a famous painter and his mother a famous poet.
This atmosphere has made the artist he is today: self-taught, autodidact, not following any other current than the one the metal dictates. When he was thirteen years old, Messeg was already making stone sculptures and painting. Later on he started working with wood and it wasnt until fifteen years ago that he discovered the matter which would give him the ultimate wings for his creations. His sculptures are carried out by the ancient forge technique.
Forging allows Nimrod to explore infinite possibilities, textures and nuances giving a unique, artisanal and unmistakable imprint in every inch of his sculptures. At present days it is very rare to come across an artist like Messeg. With him, the term 'artist' returns to its essence, in which the artist is an artisan. As he creates his sculptures by means of forging, each of his pieces are unique and unrepeatable. Nimrod transforms metal into something beautiful, gentle, light, curvaceous… even soft.
His pieces are crafted artistically solely from wrought iron and can be found in numerous exclusive properties worldwide.
Artist Statement:
“During the sculpting process, the element of fire is my primary tool. This powerful force of creation provides me with a deep connection to nature and life itself.
The observation of burning flames, sparks and galactic activity draws me to the extraordinary, almost celestial dimension of this work with its potential for fantasy and escape. The light, heat and fire energy permit me to give birth to an entirely new entity.
Looking at the finished piece of art I can see it in its entirety; from its humble metal beginnings through the creative process and into new and diverse textures, forms and surfaces. Each sculpture gradually takes on a life of its own and, using me as its tool, develops its own personality.”
Rowina
163x44x22 cm
Female torso
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Armina
Female torso
137x41x23cm
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Julieta
Female torso
124x24x20cm
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Julieta (detail)
Female torso
124x24x20cm
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Shakini, 160x40x43cm. 87 cm
Female torso
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Amaya
Female torso
63x35x20 cm
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SOLD. Beatriz.
Penelope
Female torso
87x28x24 cm
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Ostara
Female torso
90x36x48 cm
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Allure
147x40x28cm
Female torso
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Allure (detail)
147x40x28cm
Female torso
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Begonia
Female torso
124x29x17cm
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Beside Me
Female torso
132x27x23
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Tigress
Female torso
98x32x18 cm
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Female torso
70 cm
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Sienna
Female torso
104x20x20 cm
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Wall sculpture
Carla
132x27x17cm
Female torso
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Carla (detail)
132x27x17cm
Female torso
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Audrey
Female torso
121x21x15cm
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Elegance
Female torso
129x38x17 cm
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Rose. 82 x 24 x 17 cm. 5.800 euro
Video
Indra
Female torso
132 x 100 x 28 cm
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Letizia
134x34x22 cm
Female torso
Price on request
Rose
Female torso
82x24x17 cm
EUR 5800