In Buste Small (2019), Natasja Alers distills her themes of vulnerability and strength into an intimate yet commanding form. The compact dimensions and textured glaze create a tactile presence that recalls Thomas Schütte’s explorations of human identity through fragmented abstraction. Simultaneously, the piece channels Antony Gormley’s meditations on the body’s role in space, grounding its form in a deep sense of physicality. By combining sculptural rigor with emotional resonance, Buste Small invites the viewer to explore the intersections of selfhood, form, and materiality, making it a poignant statement on the complexities of the human experience.
