Ina van Faassen - Woman with mask in hand

Signed on the foot.

This expressive bronze sculpture by Ina van Faassen depicts a woman holding a mask high above her, as if examining it closely or, conversely, freeing herself from it. The elongated arms and open, expansive pose give the sculpture a theatrical, almost ritualistic quality. The rough modeling amplifies the emotional intensity and allows the light to move playfully across the surface, allowing the sculpture to continually reveal new accents.

The mask itself is powerful and clearly defined, with sharp segments that evoke a heavy symbolic meaning—an inner confrontation, a question of identity, or the shedding of something that no longer fits. The woman leans slightly forward, creating a subtle tension in the work that emphasizes both vulnerability and strength.

The dark patina gives the whole a timeless depth and accentuates the dramatic contours of the pose. This sculpture captures an intense moment of reflection and transformation and is an impressive work for lovers of expressive, symbolically charged figurative bronzes.