This metal sculpture symbolizes a source of light, illuminating our path through the darkness of life. It also serves as a reminder of the dreams and aspirations that were once bright but have faded over time. The sculpture invites the viewer to reflect on the transformation of dreams and their impact on our identity and experiences. "Lamp" captures attention with its roughness and robustness, contrasting with its inner meaning, offering light and hope in an uncertain future.
Aleksandrs Nesterjuks "The Lamp"
Year
2024
Materials
Aluminum, cast iron, iron, stainless steel
About the artist
Aleksandrs Nesterjuk is a phenomenon of contemporary art. Without any art education and knowledge about visual art basics and techniques, but with hard work, a sense of beauty and taste, love for his work, and continuous development of professionalism he found artistic transformation in the auto and motorcycle repair profession.
As an artist he creates metal sculptures in his technique using many different metal parts, also he creates unique design furniture. Sculptures have not only decorative function but also deep philosophy, and logic of origin. The artist's main visual instrument is shape, which helps him to express his thoughts, emotions, worries, strength, and knowledge. His technique is combining different metal parts using welding or fasteners, creating stable construction, artistic image, and message.
Aleksandrs' art can be explored in the Nester Custom art gallery, which he founded with his wife Alina, in his birth town Preili, which is very popular and innovative for visitors and tourists. Gallery design carried out modern author style and furniture is art, unique and functional.