Parental Duty – Polymer Clay Sculpture

This polymer clay sculpture, crafted entirely by hand, embodies the silent strength of parental duty. Two figures support their child, raising them above doubts and uncertainties, towards a horizon of possibilities.

In this simple yet powerful gesture, unconditional love is revealed—the love that guides, protects, and inspires. The child, looking upward, symbolizes the drive towards their dreams, encouraged to aim for the highest peaks. A delicate and evocative work, celebrating transmission, trust, and hope.

Artist: Sylvain Joannette
Technique: Polymer clay, acrylic paint, resin, solid pine
Dimensions: Approximately 25 cm high by 11 cm in height
Year: 2026