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Marie Ackers specializes in wildlife and equestrian art and often sculpts horses, dogs, and other wildlife, emphasizing anatomical precision and movement.
Her work captures the essence of animal forms with deconstructed movements, pure lines, and simplified shapes, offering a modern and elegant interpretation of her subjects.
Marie's sculptures are widely recognized for blending traditional influences with contemporary aesthetics, transcending realism to focus on dynamism and purity.
Her dedication to exploring the strength, grace, and essence of animals has positioned her as a prominent figure in contemporary sculpture, redefining how animal forms are represented in modern art.
Marie Ackers
Available Works
In my work, I deconstruct the movements, trip down to pure lines, simplify the shapes and identify the dynamic and the rhythms to produce contemporary and distinctively elegant sculpture inextricably associated with, but yet completely independent of, reality.
I am trying to go beyond realism and tradition to capture a contemporary work that capture the essence of the subject and speak to the soul.
Some of the works also start to deep into abstraction, moving away more from reality to leave space for feelings and dreams.
Biography
Marie Ackers is a French-born sculptor renowned for her contemporary and minimalist bronze animal sculptures. Marie was born in Paris in 1968, and currently resides in the UK.
Marie's artistic journey began with inspiration from 19th-century "French Animaliers" like Pierre-Jules Mêne and Antoine-Louis Barye. Over time, she evolved her style to deconstruct animal movements, emphasizing pure lines and simplified forms to capture the essence and dynamism of her subjects. Her work reflects influences from artists such as Constantin Brâncuși, Henry Moore, Alexander Calder, and François Pompon.
Specializing in wildlife and equestrian art, Ackers' sculptures often depict horses, dogs, and wildlife, showcasing her deep understanding of anatomy and movement. Her creations are celebrated for their elegance and contemporary interpretation of animal forms.
Marie's sculptures have been recognized for transcending realism to offer a modern perspective on animal art.
Her dedication to capturing the purity and strength of animal forms continues to contribute significantly to contemporary sculpture, blending traditional influences with modern aesthetics.