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Three Piece Reclining Figure No. 1, Henry Moore
Three Piece Reclining Figure No. 1, Henry Moore
YSP
6th July 2018, 12:01
Fuji X-M1, 16-50 @ 16mm (24mm)
1/250 sec; f/8; ISO 200
Cat. 4,430-32
Quote from YSP.
Moore’s preference of the reclining figure over a standing or sitting figure that is usually the subject of artists is down to its strong, yet relaxed posture. He explains that “it is free and stable at the same time. It fits in with my belief that sculpture should be permanent, should last for eternity.” ysp.org.uk
Heart in Hand, Ursula von Rydingsvard
Heart in Hand, Ursula von Rydingsvard
YSP
6th July 2018, 12:04
Fuji X-M1, 16-50 @ 17mm (25mm)
1/550 sec; f/8; ISO 400
Cat. 4,440-42
Quote from YSP
The form of Heart in Hand relates to an earlier work from 2010 called Luba – made in both cedar and bronze. Like that work, Heart in Hand is intended to resemble the arm of a mother cradling a baby, suggesting a sense of protection.
In recent years, von Rydingsvard has made a number of large-scale works in bronze, which involve making a full size model in cedar that is then cast so that the texture and characteristics of the wood are embedded into the new material. ysp.org.uk
Molecule Man 1+1+1, Jonathan Borofsky
Molecule Man 1+1+1, Jonathan Borofsky
YSP
6th July 2018, 12:13
Fuji X-M1, 16-50 @ 16mm (24mm)
1/300 sec; f/8; ISO 200
Cat. 4,450-51
The Berlin version was photographed earlier this year. Quote from YSP.
Jonathan Borofsky has said that the key word to describe his sculpture is archetypal; the figure does not represent one particular human being, but man in general.
Significantly, the figures in Molecule Man 1+1+1 are arranged in such a way that, although facing in different directions, they are able to communicate with each other. This is one of several Moecule Man sculptures that have been sited around the world, including the permanent installation at Spree river in Berlin.
"My first Molecule Man sculptures were made in 1977 and 1978 in Los Angeles. Originally, I was fascinated by this molecule idea because of the simple fact that even though we appear to be quite solid, we are infact composed of a molecule structure which, in itself is mostly composed of water and air." ysp.org.uk
Large Two Forms, Henry Moore
Large Two Forms, Henry Moore
YSP
6th July 2018, 12:26
Fuji X-M1, 16-50 @ 27mm (38mm)
1/200 sec; f/8; ISO 200
Cat. 4,460-62
The first image was taken without inserting GT, in case he stampeded the livestock. Quote from YSP.
As Moore’s career progressed, his work began to get larger in size.
Large Two Forms is impressive in both scale and composition, appearing very different from every angle and continuing the theme of points that almost meet, which appears in much of Moore’s work.
Moore’s popularity grew significantly after World War II and by 1950 he was recieving important commissions, notably Reclining Figure for the UNESCO building in Paris completed in 1957. The public commissions enabled him to significantly increase the scale of his work and he began employing assistants, among them Anthony Caro and Phillip King, allowing him to become more ambitious in terms of size and construction. ysp.org.uk