Urban Art Hand (2020) Original Sculpture by Philippe Buil

Original contemporary metal sculpture by Philippe Buil

“Urban Art Hand” is a striking sculpture by French artist Philippe Buil, exploring the relationship between human presence and industrial structure.

Crafted in steel metal lace, the sculpture depicts a hand delicately resting on a beam. The openwork technique creates a fascinating contrast between strength and fragility — a solid material transformed into an almost immaterial form.

The hand, a universal symbol of creation, action and identity, appears suspended in space, engaging with architecture while remaining deeply human. The industrial beam evokes urban environments, while the lace-like metal softens its rigidity, creating a poetic tension between urban rawness and artistic finesse.

Light plays a central role, passing through the structure and constantly reshaping the sculpture’s presence depending on the viewer’s perspective.

This piece reflects Philippe Buil’s signature approach: transforming metal into an expressive, almost organic language.

✨ Details:
Artist: Philippe Buil
Original artwork (one of a kind)
Materials: steel
Technique: metal lace (openwork steel)
Style: contemporary / urban / symbolic
Handmade in France
🎯 Ideal for:
Contemporary art collectors
Urban and industrial art lovers
Interior design statement piece
Gallery or architectural spaces

Materials used:

Steel

Details:

• Sculpture on Other
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 21 x 47 x 12cm
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes

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