SEATED PREGNANT LADY
bronze
34 x 16 x 35 1/2cm; 13 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 14in (including base)

Property of a Private Collector, Cambridge

Provenance
The DinksFãStan Private Collection (acquired from the artist)

Jean Doyle is known for her investigations into the character of woman and her ability to capture movement and vitality in the static medium of bronze. Her figures often appear to be in mid-motion, their poses dynamic and fluid, suggesting a story just about to unfold. This sense of liveliness is achieved through meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of the human form. Her bronzes transcend mere aesthetics to engage in a dialogue about the human condition and the role of women in society. Each piece she creates is imbued with an emotional depth that speaks to the viewer on a personal level, inviting introspection and empathy.

Jean is affiliated with the South African Institute of Foundrymen, and has held several solo exhibitions, as well as participated in various group exhibitions. These include the Florence Biennale, Salzburg World Art and Antique Fair, Gent Art Fair and Amsterdam Whitney International Fine Art, New York. Her most recent exhibitions include Capital Culture, London and Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.

Her public and corporate commissions include the statue Just Nuisance in Jubilee Square Simonstown, a bust of the founder of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, as well as memorial sculptures to many corporate chairmen. Jean has recently completed one of Angola’s National Monuments. Her work can be found in private collections all over the world. In 2013, Jean Doyle was awarded the CEO Magazines Lifetime Achiever Award in the category of Art for South Africa's Most Influential Women in Business and Government.