Seesaw

Artist: Irina Daylene

Polished Bronze Sculpture | 27″ x 21″ x 9″ | Contemporary Figurative Sculpture

Seesaw captures a spirited moment of weight, balance, and pure joy through the luminous medium of polished bronze. Two sumo wrestlers animate the scene—one soaring skyward, the other firmly grounded—both engaged in the playful dynamics of a seesaw. The contrast between the anchored figure’s mass and the airborne figure’s levity humorously reimagines notions of strength, gravity, and motion.

Fluid lines, expressive gestures, and the sculpture’s highly reflective surface bring the composition vividly to life, creating an ever-changing play of light across the forms. Beneath the humor lies a thoughtful meditation on balance—between weight and lightness, tradition and spontaneity, stability and aspiration.

Rooted in contemporary pop sensibility while honoring classical sculptural craftsmanship, Seesaw offers an uplifting commentary on resilience, adaptability, and the universal delight in defying expectations—even if only for a fleeting moment.