Bruno Walpth's sculptures stand in isolation, existing in a state of utter silence. The technical aspects of his work are astounding. These solid wood figures appear to the viewer as a fleshy substance, soft to the touch. The effects of gravity on the figures pulls skin and muscle downwards in a convincing life-like feel. The two full bodied figures fool the eye in the reality of these figures requiring what I can imagine as a second and third glance when seen in life. White paint is smeared amongst their bodies echoing a layer of dust and dirt, collected from the air and settling on the figure. I can't help but feel they exist in total isolation, and the viewers presence makes them uneasy. They think, they feel, they exist.
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