André Prinsloo
s c u l p t o r
About
Conceptual work is not the primary focus; instead, the sculptures emerge as expressionist responses to the surrounding world. Verbal explanation of the creative process often feels limiting—something is always lost in translation.
The process begins with constructing an armature, followed by a focus on composing positive and negative shapes—solid forms balanced with their silhouettes in space. Clay is arranged intuitively, guided by an internal sense of balance and feeling. Eventually, the sculpture begins to resonate, to live. Emotional content gradually surfaces, and a dialogue between artist and material takes shape. This connection becomes vital—an immersive journey inward, a process of self-discovery.
Throughout the work, constant attention is paid to spatial composition, to the tension between forms and voids, and to the dynamic relationships they create.
Sculpture becomes a language of its own. When a viewer reaches out and touches a piece, a bridge forms—overcoming the limitations of words.
The act of making sculpture is deeply physical and fully engaging. Each new work begins with mental visualization, a dive into memory, past experiences, and the cumulative knowledge gathered along the way. The body, through gesture and intuition, joins with the tools and materials—each becoming an extension of the other.
A truly successful sculpture will stir something within the viewer. No words will be needed.
