Bronze sculpture, 'Shiny Shelter'

Slipping arms around one another, he leans down to kiss her neck. Bodies nestle together, seeking and offering comfort. Anamaria Vieira explores human emotions in polished bronze with a golden patina. "Ambiguity � a characteristic of my work � can be seen in this piece, " she says. "Each person can see this encounter in a different way. I try to always leave an option open to the spectator to participate in the work's meaning." Titled "Aconchego" in Portuguese.