NO. 71015
In ‘The Overthinker’ (2023), Zoya Smirnova creates a protagonist whose inner state is open to interpretation. Are they lost in deep contemplation or weighed down by the burden of mental anguish?
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Learn more about the artwork
Inspired by Rodin’s ‘The Burghers of Calais’, Zoya sought to capture the mastery required to convey human emotion and complexity through the subtle nuances of facial expression.
During the firing process, an unexpected event occurred: a section of the sculpture’s head detached, revealing the interior – a symbolic “skull” beneath the surface. Rather than viewing this as a flaw, Zoya embraced it as an opportunity to deepen the narrative. This unplanned yet apt detail was painted a vivid red – a reminder of the raw pain and intensity that overthinking can inflict.
Materials : Earthenware Clay, Underglaze.
About the Artist
Represented exclusively by The Thomas-Ferdinand Gallery®, UK-based multidisciplinary artist Zoya Smirnova creates work that is both stirring and grounding.
Exploring the many facets of “dark beauty” and fine art expression, Zoya adopts an intuitive artistic practice, embracing imperfections as they emerge and allowing them to guide her creative process.
Through this approach, she uncovers an honest and unexpected beauty, elevating the overlooked and unconventional into objects both timeless and impactful.
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