thought sculpture

A standing figure wraps his head in one arm, turning slightly, deep in thought. Jaqueline Cavalcanti evokes the intensity of his introspection in the smooth contours of bronze. Modern and subtle, the sculpture is titled "Os Pensamentos" in Portuguese. It stands on a granite base.

A wonderful stone for the artist, amazonite is thought to help in personal expression, clarifying and improving thought. Guena displays the beautiful Brazilian gem as a perfectly polished obelisk. Tall and slim, this elegant figurine reveals grains formed deep in the earth, thus no two are ever identical.

Resting his elbows on his knees and his head in his hand, a figure is lost in thought. Eka carves the image from suar wood, its curves and mass perfectly balanced. Her elegant sculpture is sleek and modern.

Red jasper is thought to be a liberating element. Guena displays the beautiful Brazilian gem as a perfectly polished obelisk. Tall and slim, this elegant figurine shows off the deep natural color and delicate veins, thus no two are ever identical.

Sinuous in its essence, this sculpture examines the flow of humans set in motion by the spirit of dance. Emne Al-Haje studied performing arts for years, gaining intimate knowledge of the optimal elasticity of the body. Crafted from bronze and accented with a ribbon of copper wire, the work appears weightless, as though supported by a gentle but firm breeze. This sculpture features a granite base, and adds a sensitive touch to any space.

Polish with a moist cloth.

From Ruby Yallouz' original "Metta Toy Art" collection of miniature brass figurines, the character of Ilse is inspired by the character Ilsa Lund played by Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca. "This character is a tribute to my mother, who loved Ingrid," explains the Brazilian artist. Ilse is Swedish and comes from the third dimension of human consciousness, but as a woman she is more sensitive and has a vision. She is a beautiful but troubled woman who fell in love with Rick because she thought her husband had died in the war, then discovered that he was alive.

"These Metta Toys are the first thing I worked on after recovering from brain surgery. I had never done anything like them. Above all, these new creations, my creatures, have brought me immense happiness. With them I smile again and I've had fun with them, even though the message they bring is a serious one. The Metta Toys were born to bring happiness and laughter to our lives, which is why I’d like to share them with the world, especially where a smile is needed," confides Yallouz of her sculpted figurines. "After all, we all smile in the same language."

Yallouz is inspired by Vipassana meditation, as well as Barbara Hand Clow's Pleiadian dimensions of consciousness.

Léo comes from the Orient, he is on Earth, and can easily switch to other dimensions of consciousness and establish divine connections. But Léo is also capable of feeling fear. He has great insight and can see through people. His thirst for pleasure links him relentlessly to the third dimension, in which humans live. Everything related to Léo is deep and intense: his loves, his connections, his work. He leads a just life. Leo is a miniature brass figurine conjured by Ruby Yallouz for her "Metta Toy Art" collection, where the Pali term metta means "love that is pure," as well as "compassionate love."

"These Metta Toys are the first thing I worked on after recovering from brain surgery. I had never done anything like them. Above all, these new creations, my creatures, have brought me immense happiness. With them I smiled again and I've had fun with them, even though the message they bring is a serious one. The Metta Toys were born to bring happiness and laughter to our lives, which is why I’d like to share them with the world, especially where a smile is needed," confides Yallouz of her sculpted figurines. "After all, we all smile in the same language."

Yallouz is inspired by Vipassana meditation, as well as Barbara Hand Clow's Pleiadian dimensions of consciousness.

Thinking alone and in peace contributes to a healthy spirit. Inspired by those moments of personal reflection, Balinese artisans handcraft a semi-abstract sculpture from suar wood, featuring a marvelous illusion that makes the piece look like it's floating. Polished for a lustrous look and presented by Eka, the artwork depicts a woman peacefully expending time by herself, creating a serene aura around the item.

Channel sodalite's powers of insight and truth into your life. The designers at Joias do Rio craft this petite gemstone sculpture with a iron base holding a natural deep blue sodalite gemstone. Try it on your desk to soothe your energies throughout the day or nestled in your shelves for a beautiful pop of natural color.

Joias do Rio's designs draw inspiration from the natural beauty and colors of their native Rio de Janeiro. Their work showcases the beauty and variety of Brazilian gemstones.

Channel the amethyst's powers of healing, purity, and peace into your home with this gorgeous mini sculpture. The designers at Joias do Rio craft it with an iron base holding a natural deep purple amethyst gemstone. Try it on your desk to soothe your energies throughout the day or nestled in your shelves for a beautiful pop of natural color.

Joias do Rio's designs draw inspiration from the natural beauty and colors of Rio de Janeiro. Their work showcases the beauty and variety of Brazilian gemstones.

Seated with folded hands, an abstract person folds hands in prayer. Ghana's Francis Agbete explores the concept of spirituality with this elegant sculpture. He works in finely polished in African sese wood.

Channel some loving energy into your spaces with this natural rose quartz sculpture. The designers at Joias do Rio craft a petite iron base to hold a small natural rose quartz gemstone. Try it on your desk to soothe your energies throughout the day or nestled in your shelves for a beautiful pop of natural color.

Joias do Rio's designs draw inspiration from the natural beauty and colors of Rio de Janeiro. Their work showcases the beauty and variety of Brazilian gemstones.