Short Introduction

Bound explores the idea of being bound in both a literal and symbolic sense. A beautiful male body, physically wrapped in wire, exists within a carefully crafted frame that is an essential part of the artwork.

Details

• Year: 2011
• Technique: Oil, wire
• Dimensions (with frame): 69.5 × 170 cm
• Artist: Iskra Georgieva
• Edition: Original artwork
  

Inspiration & Meaning

The wire binds the body physically, while the frame adds a second layer of meaning - a state, a status, a condition. The body is not presented as defeated, but held in place, suspended between beauty and limitation.

Bound speaks about being bound both as a physical reality and as a metaphor for relationships, commitment, and choice. The work remains intentionally open, allowing the viewer to decide whether the binding represents protection, desire, control, or acceptance.

Placement

With its vertical scale and strong presence, the artwork functions almost like a standing figure. It works best in spaces that allow closeness and contemplation — private collections, curated interiors, or architectural environments where the body and the frame can be experienced together.

Edition & Availability

Original Artwork. This work is available as a one-of-a-kind original piece. No prints or reproductions are offered.

Gallery Label

Bound, 2011. Oil, wire, custom frame. A beautiful male body, bound with wire and framed - Bound exists both physically and symbolically - as form, status, and state of being.