Portatrice d’acqua (Water Bearer)

The bas-relief technique on hard stone, widely used in classical art, is one of the most demanding challenges for a sculptor, especially when the chosen subject is the nude. 

De Peuter’s female figure, executed without avoiding any technical difficulty, represents a courageous challenge that honours the artist. Many of the issues inherent in the technique are resolved brilliantly, particularly in the upper section and above all in the frontally exposed face.

Pazzi De Peuter is of Belgian origin. She was born in Herentals and graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp (Belgium). 

Her first solo exhibition in Antwerp dates back to 1992. Thanks to her strong expressive abilities, she has received numerous public and private commissions. 

She has experimented with various artistic techniques, highlighting her preference for essential and refined forms.