Sculpture by Stefan Mager 505 Artworks Sold

Spiky Lava Lizard

Ceramic, Other

28cm (W) x 13cm (H) x 10cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
A$430

Artwork Description

This ceramic sculpture depicts a vibrant red, lizard-like creature with an elongated body, four stubby legs, and a distinctive row of spikes along its back. Its smooth, glossy surface and intense crimson hue evoke the image of molten lava, while its exaggerated features and playful design suggest a fantastical beast with possibly two heads.
Sculptures make the best gifts.
Sculpture provides a more immersive experience than painting because it offers a tangible, three-dimensional form that viewers can interact with from multiple angles. A sculpture's physical presence and texture engage the senses more fully, allowing for a deeper emotional and spatial connection. Additionally, sculptures can occupy and transform spaces, creating an environment that paintings, confined to flat surfaces, cannot achieve.

Artist Bio

I transform simple, unassuming materials into sculptures that engage the senses and stir curiosity. Inspired by the Japanese embrace of imperfection, transience, and incompleteness, my work seeks authenticity in form and feeling.

The vibrant subtropical landscape I call home infuses my pieces with colour and vitality. I aim for clarity and directness, creating works that are tactile, approachable, and quietly uplifting.

In a complex world, I value simplicity. My sculptures invite interaction, offering moments of connection and lightness. Each piece reflects my own creative path and is made to bring moments of joy to those who experience it.