Sophie Verger French, b. 1953
10 1/4 x 21 1/4 x 6 3/4 in
Will be exhibited from 29 April to 3 May at SM'ART LIFE in Aix-en-provence
* Safe international delivery, handled with care
* Premium protective packing
* Authenticity certified by the artist
* Over 40 years of trusted expertise with collectors worldwide
Further images
Bembeleza, meaning caress in Kenya, is a tender and joyful bronze sculpture by Sophie Verger celebrating the intimate bond between an adult elephant and its calf.
Through this playful and affectionate interaction, the artist evokes a universal moment of protection, transmission and shared presence. Inspired by her own experience as a grandparent, Sophie Verger transforms this simple gesture into a deeply human narrative carried by animal figures.
With its textured surface and expressive posture, the sculpture reflects the artist’s distinctive approach to contemporary animal sculpture, where animals become poetic mirrors of human relationships. Both sensitive and accessible, Bembeleza is an ideal piece for collectors discovering contemporary sculpture as well as for experienced collectors drawn to emotionally resonant works.
Cast in bronze, the sculpture embodies warmth, balance and quiet storytelling — a tribute to parents and grandparents everywhere.
Exhibitions
SM'ART LIFE, Aix-en-Provence, from 29 April to 3 May,Collective exhibition, Carry-le-Rouet spring 23
Chateau des Marres, Ramatuelle, summer 23
Antica Namur Nov 2022
Be Our Guest !
♥ ArtThema Gallery warmly invites you to join our collectors’ community.
Share your contact details to receive
- curated news,
- priority access to new works,
- invitations to our private events in France and Belgium.
* denotes required fields
We will process the personal data you have supplied in accordance with our privacy policy (available on request). You can unsubscribe or change your preferences at any time by clicking the link in our emails.