Maritza Breitenbach
Art
Sculptures
Completed Works
My works are born from a place of wonder and intrigue and is inspired by the relationship and subtle nuances that exist between people, between a person and the environment, and the inner tension and/or harmony that is at play between the ‘thinking and feeling’ arena of an individual’s experience.
Sculpting Process
To create a bronze sculpture the original work of art has to go through many stages from carving (taking away) or modeling (adding material) to making a positive silicone mould, and finally, a negative ceramic mould before the bronze can be poured to create the final piece.
Exhibitions
I’ve had the pleasure and privilege to present at exhibitions around the world to I’ve had the pleasure and privilege to have an open studio exhibition in Paris. I am, however, particularly delighted to announce the official opening of Brampton Bull Pens Art Studio & Gallery in Stellenbosch 5th of March 2020. Click below for more detail.
Inside News from the Studio
Paris: Dirty Floors and Beggars
Like someone who denies their sexuality and only lives from the collar up, so I live from the knees up ignoring my dirty floor in my apartment in the hope that, given sufficient time, it will disappear of its own accord. But wisdom tells me that there will come a day...
Paris: The Man on the Train
His eyes were wild. He was clutching a Bible with a white knuckled fist while beating it on his chest. His mouth was wet with white froth forming in the corners of his thin lips. With passionate abandon he addressed everyone … no it was much more like scolding;...
Paris: How to Eat Escargots
I thought, as I weaved my way through the streets with my glasses rhythmically steaming up with each breath, I'm not really into writing about food, but when one eats the King's Cake (Galette des Rois), it must be reported. Almonds, stewed fruit, a sweet, soft crust....