Elena Gonzalez has a more social approach of the people she represents. Tenderness is very important in her universe. Silhouettes are often women and their general aspect emerge in a cubic volume which is suggesting protection, love and peace. Clay, stone or wood may react in terms of material presence but bronze is more difficult. Born in hot fire, it is a cold metal afterwards. To avoid a too common aspect, the artist studied patina as to personalise her concept. Some may look old and nearly historic as some others are brilliant and iridescent.