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Subtitle
A striking memento mori blending raw metal and visceral color
Original artwork description
“Vanity 89-21” is a powerful contemporary sculpture by French artist Philippe Buil, exploring the timeless theme of vanitas—the fragility of life and the passage of time.
At its center, a skull cast in aluminum emerges with striking intensity, marked by flowing red pigments reminiscent of blood. This evocative detail introduces a visceral, almost emotional dimension, confronting the viewer with both beauty and mortality.
The skull is suspended within Buil’s signature steel lace structure—an intricate openwork created through a unique dripping technique, where molten metal forms organic, unpredictable patterns. The surrounding bronze and steel framework appears both chaotic and delicate, like a dissolving structure caught between construction and collapse.
This tension between solidity and erosion, life and disappearance, gives the sculpture its profound symbolic strength. “Vanity 89-21” is not just an object—it is a statement piece that invites contemplation, making it ideal for collectors drawn to bold, philosophical contemporary art.
Each sculpture is entirely handmade and unique, ensuring its authenticity and emotional impact.
More details
Subject
Vanitas
Style
Urban and Pop
Orientation
Portrait
Size
40 x 17 x 10 cm, 1.7 kg
Created
2021
Artwork number
21-89
Substrate and Material
Substrate »
Steel
Material »
Metal
Frequently asked questions about this work
Who created “Vanity 89-21 – Contemporary Steel Lace Skull Sculpture with Aluminum Blood Pigment”?
“Vanity 89-21 – Contemporary Steel Lace Skull Sculpture with Aluminum Blood Pigment” was created by Philippe BUIL.
How much does “Vanity 89-21 – Contemporary Steel Lace Skull Sculpture with Aluminum Blood Pigment” cost?
The price is 650 euros.
How big is “Vanity 89-21 – Contemporary Steel Lace Skull Sculpture with Aluminum Blood Pigment”?
The work measures 40 x 17 cm (height x width).
Is “Vanity 89-21 – Contemporary Steel Lace Skull Sculpture with Aluminum Blood Pigment” still available?
Yes, “Vanity 89-21 – Contemporary Steel Lace Skull Sculpture with Aluminum Blood Pigment” is available.
When was “Vanity 89-21 – Contemporary Steel Lace Skull Sculpture with Aluminum Blood Pigment” made?
