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Sophia: “the Birth of Culture” is a sculpture by Guatemalan artist Walter Peter Brenner, dimensions are 100 × 41 × 21 cm (39.3 × 16.1 × 8.3 in).
This sculpture is part of a limited edition of 8, accompanied by 4 artist’s proofs. Each piece is signed and numbered, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
The sculpture titled The Birth of Culture explores the symbolic connection between wisdom and the human pursuit of knowledge. The name “Sophie,” which in Greek signifies the love of knowledge, is embodied here by the figure of a young woman—an allegory for wisdom taking form through the gradual accumulation of understanding. This transformative journey marks the evolution from mere existence to a truly civilized life.
The base of the sculpture features a spiraling column made of books, visually reinforcing the idea that knowledge is the foundation upon which wisdom is built. The spiral itself suggests the ongoing, evolutionary process of learning and refining thought into insight. Sophie reaches upward, her extended arm suggesting aspiration, growth, and dynamic transformation.
Through this powerful pose and symbolism, the sculpture stands as a tribute to human progress—celebrating the enrichment of life through learning, and honoring the civilizing power of wisdom.
Walter Peter Brenner’s work is deeply rooted in the admiration of the human form. For over 17 years, the artist has challenged conventional artistic norms, crafting sculptures that elevate the heroic dimension of existence through classical themes and noble aesthetics. Whether referencing mythological figures such as Prometheus, Hercules, or Atlas, or exploring archetypes of strength, his creations reflect a vision of man as athletic, empowered, and dignified.
“Romantic heroism is what really represents my work. A heroic sense of life, a sense that man is capable of shaping and modelling his own destiny. A sense of hope.’’
- Creator:Walter Peter Brenner (1965, Guatemalan, Swiss)
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 16.15 in (41 cm)Depth: 8.27 in (21 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU803117127812
Walter Peter Brenner
The beauty and the grandeur of human form are at the heart of Walter Peter Brenner’s work. The sculptor has for 17 years been developing works which go against the dogmas of his time and which exalt, by their nobility, an heroic sense of life. In his sculptures there are references to antiquity, be it in the themes (Prometheus, Hercules, Atlas...) or in the bodies of his works (athletic, powerful, noble). The artist has created several monumental commissions for private and public spaces, the best known of which is the 10-metre-high terracotta sculpture «The Colossus of Inmaco», exhibited in Guatemala City. “Romantic heroism is what really represents my work. A heroic sense of life, a sense that man is capable of shaping and modelling his own destiny. A sense of hope.’’
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