{"title":"Metal Sculptures","description":"\u003cp\u003eContemporary metal sculptures featuring bold forms and industrial elegance in bronze, steel, and mixed metals.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-sponge","title":"Blue Sponge","description":"\u003cp\u003ePigment on natural sea sponge\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 40 cm (15.7 inches) height\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Sponge\u003c\/strong\u003e, Studio 198 engages with material, colour, and absorption, drawing conceptual resonance from the sculptural explorations of Yves Klein and his iconic sponge works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormed from a natural sea sponge, the piece is both object and surface — a living structure transformed through colour. Each cavity has been meticulously worked with pigment, applied with care and precision so that the colour penetrates rather than merely coats. This process allows the blue to inhabit the form fully, saturating its porous architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is not a uniform surface, but a depth of tone that shifts subtly with light and perspective. Shadows gather within the sponge's natural hollows, creating a sense of internal movement and spatial complexity. The object becomes both sculptural and atmospheric — a vessel of colour rather than a carrier of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe use of a found, organic form introduces an element of unpredictability. No two surfaces behave identically; the sponge dictates its own rhythm, its own absorption, its own resistance. The artist's intervention becomes a dialogue with the material rather than an imposition upon it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt approximately 40 cm (15.7 inches) in height, the piece commands presence while retaining an intimate, tactile quality. It invites close viewing — an encounter with both surface and interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-off original.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio 198","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408966476113,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4806\/4081\/files\/IMG_0231.jpg?v=1774820969"},{"product_id":"silly-head","title":"Silly head","description":"\u003cp\u003eWood, metal wire, and enamel paint\u003cbr\u003e20 x 22 inches (51 x 56 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSilly Head (2026)\u003c\/em\u003e, Studio 198 presents a playful yet considered sculptural work that explores line, balance, and the expressive potential of minimal form. Constructed from wood, metal wiring, and enamel elements, the piece exists delicately between drawing and object—where line escapes the page and occupies space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing influence from Alexander Calder, the work embraces a sense of lightness and movement. The suspended elements—eyes and lips—introduce colour and character, gently shifting with their environment, while the continuous wire outline defines a face with economy and wit. The surrounding wooden structure anchors the composition, creating a dialogue between stability and motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 20 x 22 inches (51 x 56 cm), the scale is intimate yet impactful. The piece engages its space—casting subtle shadows and evolving as it moves, offering a slightly different experience from every angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-off original. There are no editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated for collectors who appreciate sculptural playfulness with a refined sensibility, \u003cem\u003eSilly Head\u003c\/em\u003e balances humour with precision—where simplicity becomes expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA work of line. A work of levity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio 198","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53441417904465,"sku":null,"price":630.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/4806\/4081\/files\/IMG_0238.jpg?v=1775232115"}],"url":"https:\/\/studio198.art\/collections\/metal-sculptures.oembed","provider":"Studio 198","version":"1.0","type":"link"}