Critical Writing

  • The extreme realism that characterizes Feuerman’s young women is a translation of their inner condition. Their closed eyes, slight smile, the crease of their lips and hints of expression suggest a fullness of being—a moment in which feeling prevails over thinking. They raise their heads to immerse themselves in nature, waiting for their faces to be caressed by the sunshine, or by droplets of water that will soon dry upon their skin. All inner turmoil appears to subside when they are in contact with the natural elements. At the same time, the body becomes an instrument for knowing reality. The immediacy of feeling, which precedes thinking, allows these subjects to see despite their closed eyes.

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  •  The human body, whether fragmented or in its entirety, is the cornerstone of Carole Feuerman’s expressive pursuit. Through the portrayal of the body, the artist gives shape to her most profound dialogue with the contemporary human condition, whereby the surface of the skin is transformed into a complex map of meanings that reach beyond mere physical representation. 

    A faithfulness to the idea of the body as a communicative medium — a notion central to the art of the 1960s and 1970s — creates a continuity between the artist’s early designs, the fragmented bodies from the beginning of her career and her more recent tattooed body fragments. This multi-stage journey culminates in her sculptures of bathers and athletes. For Feuerman, the body has a voice: it reveals inner states, it tells stories, it conveys its struggles, it offers a commentary on society and reflects the human condition. It expresses universal themes of strength, survival, beauty and transitoriness. It is also a body that feels, that experiences the world through the immediacy of the senses, managing to perceive facets of reality beyond the reach of rational thought. 

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Selected Press

Carole A. Feuerman (b. 1945, New York) is an internationally acclaimed sculptor and a pioneer of super-ealism. Best known for her superreal, large-scale swimmer figures, Feuerman’s work combines extraordinary technical precision with a profound psychological presence. Through meticulously rendered surfaces—often featuring water droplets, reflective textures, and lifelike skin—her sculptures examine themes of survival, resilience, and inner stillness.

Over the course of her career, Feuerman has exhibited extensively in museums, galleries, and public installations worldwide. Her monumental works have been installed in major cities and cultural institutions, positioning her as one of the leading sculptors working in the realm of figurative realism today.

Her work is included in prominent public and private collections, and she continues to shape contemporary sculpture through both her artistic practice and her commitment to supporting emerging artists through her foundation.


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