Stones Can Fly: Magic Floating Sculptures

The art of sculpture has always been an impressive way of bringing ideas and feelings to life. Global artists have managed to transform the stone, wood, and metal into artworks able to take us off the ground into their fascinating world. In this article, we’ll stop to admire some amazing sculptures that lift us from earth to heaven, either due to their artistic achievement, or by the amazing techniques used. Each of these art works presents a unique story and renders a fresh take on sculpture, one of the most fascinating 7 fine arts.

 1. Mustang of Las Colinas - Robert Glen 

 Robert Glen's sculpture called "Mustang of Las Colinas" is located in Irving, Texas, and is an impressive tribute to the wild horses that had a significant role in Texas history. This artwork depicts a herd of wild horses in an endless race, as a symbol of America's freedom and untamed spirit. With an amazing passion for details, every horse seems alive, so that viewers are taken to the wilds of Texas without having to leave the comforts of the city.

2.  De Vaartkapoen - Tom Frantzen

The sculpture "De Vaartkapoen", by Belgian artist Tom Frantzen, is a funny and creative artwork located in the Sainctelette Square from Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels, Belgium. This artwork depicts a boy called “vaartkapoen” (a “channel rascal”, or a small thief in English), emerging from the sewer, and grabbing a policeman by the ankle to make him trip. This is a captivating portrait of the desire to challenge authority and the fact that sometimes we can change the rules of the game. With this sculpture, Tom Frantzen succeeds in bringing a smile to viewers' lips, while rendering a funny artistic experience.

3. Coffee Kiss - Johnson Tsang 

 Johnson Tsang's "Coffee Kiss" sculpture is a contemporary artwork that combines realistic and abstract elements. The two ends of the artwork seem to melt into each other, thus creating an illusion of a kiss by dissolving hot coffee with milk. This sculpture offers an insight into relationships and how two people can melt into each other, like coffee and milk. With an amazing technique, Tsang takes us into a world with blurred boundaries between objects and emotions.

4. Wursa (Balancing Elephant) - Daniel Firman 

Daniel Firman's sculpture "Wursa (Balancing Elephant)" is an artwork impressive by its incredible balance. A captivating image of an elephant in a seemingly impossible position, this sculpture offers a unique perspective on fragility and strength at the same time. Firman invites us to explore the physical limits and think about the seemingly endless possibilities of the human body and nature. All those sculptures prove the ability of global artists to carry us from our world their art world. Whether depicting the America's wild history in a funny way, or rendering a fresh perspective on human relationships, such art works are a proof of creativity and the ability of art to change perceptions and inspire fresh experiences. So, we get from Earth to Heaven, to explore the inspirational world of art.

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