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A Simple Desire (2026) Original Sculpture by Karen Axikyan

25 x 50 x 31cm (unframed) / 25 x 50cm (actual image size)

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£1,380.19

A Simple Desire 50x25x31cm 3.1kg Iron, Concrete 2026
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A dancer caught mid-leap seems to defy gravity in this dynamic wire sculpture. Built from countless twists of iron wire, the figure balances on a single pointed toe atop a raw concrete block, body arched and limbs extended in a moment of pure, weightless motion. The tangled, gestural mesh of wire reads almost like a three-dimensional sketch — open and airy, yet full of energy and tension, catching light and shadow through its intricate density. The rough industrial materials, iron and concrete, contrast strikingly with the grace and lightness of the pose. Both fragile and powerful, the work captures the fleeting beauty of movement and the quiet longing of a simple desire to rise, reach, and take flight.

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We will send the sculpture during 3 days after payment.
Delivery to USA, European countries will take 10-15 days (FAST SHIPPING).

Materials used:

iron, concrete

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A Simple Desire 50x25x31cm 3.1kg Iron, Concrete 2026
Come with signed certificate of authenticity.

IMPORTANT: Buyers from the USA and UK will not be charged any import taxes or customs duties for artworks.
Buyers from EU countries may be subject to a reduced import VAT, typically ranging from 5% to 10%, depending on the country.

A dancer caught mid-leap seems to defy gravity in this dynamic wire sculpture. Built from countless twists of iron wire, the figure balances on a single pointed toe atop a raw concrete block, body arched and limbs extended in a moment of pure, weightless motion. The tangled, gestural mesh of wire reads almost like a three-dimensional sketch — open and airy, yet full of energy and tension, catching light and shadow through its intricate density. The rough industrial materials, iron and concrete, contrast strikingly with the grace and lightness of the pose. Both fragile and powerful, the work captures the fleeting beauty of movement and the quiet longing of a simple desire to rise, reach, and take flight.

Shipping and Policy:
We will send the sculpture during 3 days after payment.
Delivery to USA, European countries will take 10-15 days (FAST SHIPPING).

Materials used:

iron, concrete

Details:

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Location Armenia

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Karen Axikyan was born in Yerevan, Armenia in 1963. He always likes art and lives in it. During different periods of his life Karen Axikyan was interested in different spheres... Read more

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