Leo Wirth: Sculpture 'Modern Life' (2021), bronze

'It's the details that count' is the motto of sculptor Leo Wirth, and it is clear from each of his works how seriously he takes this. This also applies to his portrayal of everyday people, in whom he is particularly interested; people that any of us could meet on the street. 'Modern Life' demonstrates this par excellence: the young couple appear everyday and emphatically contemporary in every respect, and their work is detailed far beyond clothing, accessories, fabric structure and drapery. Because when Wirth talks about the details that matter, he is not just referring to the craftsmanship, but above all to the realisation of the smallest, precisely observed gestures, which he picks up on and makes visible in the artwork: only the casual gait of the young man and his arm casually draped over his companion's shoulder and her self-confident gaze into the world make 'Modern Life' really come alive. They are clearly a couple 'at eye level' who feel they belong together - whether in friendship or love - and who walk through life with great affection for each other. Sculpture in bronze, cast using the lost wax technique, chiselled, polished and patinated by hand. On a concrete base. Limited edition of 99 pieces, numbered, signed and hallmarked with the foundry stamp. With numbered certificate of authenticity and limitation certificate. Format incl. base approx. 24 x 14.5 x 13.5 cm (h/w/d). Weight approx. 3.1 kg. ars mundi exclusive edition.