Smilkov, Nikola (2025) People 2025 Group Exhibition. [Show/Exhibition]
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Abstract
On The Edge
This sculpture, titled On The Edge, represents a quiet moment of deep introspection. The abstract female figure, rendered in smooth white marble, is seated on a stark black pedestal, creating a powerful contrast between light and dark that mirrors the inner conflict many people experience in their daily lives.
The figure is captured in a posture of forward lean, with her head bent downward as if lost in thought. This position suggests a woman on the verge of something significant — perhaps a major decision, an emotional breakthrough, or simply a moment of intense self-reflection. The title On The Edge perfectly captures this feeling of being suspended between two states of mind. The sculptor has deliberately removed detailed features, reducing the body to its essential curves and shapes. This minimalist approach invites viewers to project their own meaning onto the figure, making the piece deeply personal for anyone who encounters it.
The choice of materials tells its own story. The pale marble carries a sense of fragility and vulnerability, while the polished black base beneath it symbolizes the solid ground on which even our most uncertain moments must rest. Together, they create a dialogue between weakness and strength, between doubt and stability.
What makes *On The Edge* particularly striking is its simplicity. There are no dramatic gestures or exaggerated expressions. Instead, the sculptor has captured something universal — that private moment when we sit with ourselves and face our own thoughts honestly. The sculpture does not demand attention through complexity. Rather, it earns it through emotional honesty, reminding us that true strength often begins in silence and stillness.
| Item Type: | Show/Exhibition |
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| Subjects: | Humanities > Art (arts, history of arts, performing arts, music) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Educational Science |
| Depositing User: | Nikola Smilkov |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Feb 2026 08:11 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Feb 2026 08:11 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/37508 |
