{"title":"Modern Relics | 2017-2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic art meets modern culture for Dan Lane's new \u003cem\u003eModern Relics\u003c\/em\u003e series. Inspired by the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Michelangelo, he has explored how we treat our bodies to create works which look like they could be hundreds of years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from solid bronze, the sculptures feature an incredible patina on the skin surface. The aging process involved using chemicals to produce a natural Verdigris (a bluish-green colour). The carved tattoos are raised and have a highly polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan says: “I decided to visit some of the original sculptures to see them in the flesh. Tattoos have become such a mainstream part of our bodies, and I couldn’t help but think that the artists wouldn’t have been able to resist using them in their own work. These sculptures are modern relics. It’s taken my art to another level.”\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dan-lane-a-delicate-balance","title":"A Delicate Balance","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe timeless majesty of classical sculptors Michelangelo and Bernini are combined with the rugged delicacy of Dan Lane's contemporary masterpieces in this elegant stainless steel sculpture. The smooth female arm, mounted on a smart black granite base, is juxtaposed with 3D tattoos that emerge out of the arm like aspects of nature;  perfectly complementing the meticulous steel butterfly perching, as if weightless, on the fingers of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing organically from the Dan's previous work, this sculpture evokes his message that \"we need to repair the delicate balance [between mankind and nature\" and this piece perfectly offsets his other piece 'When All is Equal'. Shop the sculpture \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/products\/dan-lane-when-all-is-equal-2021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eto create a perfect pair or view Dan Lane's full portfolio of artwork \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/collections\/dan-lane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eto combine this sculpture with a piece of wall art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Lane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599680713053,"sku":"DLN-SCU-POR-27524","price":2950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/DLN-SCU-POR-27524_A_Delicate_Balance_1.jpg?v=1761216728"},{"product_id":"dan-lane-modern-relic-arm-a-gesture-of-love-1","title":"Modern Relic Arms - A Gesture Of Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e The hands form a heart shape, a globally recognised symbol that transcends different languages and cultures. 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It’s taken my art to another level.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Lane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56599686152541,"sku":"DLN-SCU-POR-16177","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/1906\/6461\/files\/dla-japanese-koi-timeles-set-sc.jpg?v=1745933152"},{"product_id":"dan-lane-modern-relic-arm-japanese-koi","title":"Modern Relic Arm - Japanese Koi","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic art meets modern culture for Dan’s new \u003cem\u003eModern Relics\u003c\/em\u003e series. Inspired by the works of Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Michelangelo, he has explored how we treat our bodies to create works which look like they could be hundreds of years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCast in bronze, the sculptures feature an incredible patina on the skin surface. The aging process involved using chemicals to produce a natural Verdigris (a bluish-green colour). 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