Giselle Sohm, born and raised in Germany,
demonstrated artistic abilities from a very early age. As a young child,
encouraged by her parents, she would fashion marionettes out of paper
maché and use her imagination to create dolls, animals and
flowers. Her adolescent years saw the establishment of an aesthetic
sense that was clearly illustrated in her design and creation of fashion
clothing.
Having always
had a fascination with travel and a strong desire to experience the
world, she left Germany. After travelling extensively she found herself
in Paris, where she lived for the next 10 years, absorbing the world of
art that surrounded her. Upon returning to Germany her artistic
development continued, working with the respected Yugoslavian sculptor
Dari, who helped mould her creative instincts with classical figurative
sculpture. In 1989 Giselle finally settled in Monaco where she has since
worked with a number of sculptors including the Colombian Milthon.
The theme
running through her recent work is her love for the form and aesthetics
of the human body. Many of her sculptures reflect her fascination
with duality, exploring human forms. From ‘Ekstase’ in which a couple
flow together, to ‘Union sans Fin’ which explores the beauty and
sensuality of eternal union, her work invites the viewer to interact
with each piece on an emotional level.
Collectors’ have
begun to take note of the quality and investment potential of Giselle’s
work, not suprisingly her sculptures can now be found resting in the
homes of well-known celebrities.
There is always
a demand to produce more work but the artistic process can be a long and
drawn out procedure, with some pieces taking months to complete.
However, new sculptures will be on view shortly, Giselle is looking
forward to meeting you at her future exhibitions.
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