Willow Tree "Around You" Figurine by Susan Lordi - "...just the nearness of you" (RRP $104)

“I wanted to sculpt a young couple, finding romantic love – the butterflies and uncertainty, the chemistry and electricity – discovered when you’re in each other’s presence.

I wanted the piece to be tender and intimate, elegant and quiet…

Since the pose is derived from dance, I also wanted it to appear to have movement as you look at different angles.

My challenge was to carve completely in the round, so that from every view, you have a different understanding… you see variations.

There’s no correct way to position the piece.

There are three touch points – their fingers on both hands, and the tops of their heads.

I like this bit of connection… the tingly excitement and shared energy that comes from moments together with a new love.” — Susan Lordi

A wedding, anniversary or Valentine’s Day gift that expresses love and caring.

16.5cm/6.5”h hand-painted resin figure

Figure of couple seated across from each other, touching heads and hands. Man in cream shirt and dark pants; woman in cream dress with full skirt