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Ceramic Sculpture - Theseus Enters The Labyrinth Sculpture
United Kingdom
Sculpture, Clay on Ceramic
Size: 7.9 W x 20.9 H x 5.5 D in
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Theseus is known as a unifying king and the founder of Athens. Of his many heroic adventures one of the most famous is his battle with the Minotaur in the Labyrinth. Ariadne made it possible for Theseus to defeat the Minotaur by supplying him with weapons and string. She explained how the string could be used to find his way out of the Labyrinth. As soon as Theseus entered the Labyrinth, he tied one end of the ball of string to the doorpost and readied his sword. Theseus followed Ariadne’s instructions to: “go forwards, always down, and never left or right.” He came to the heart of the Labyrinth where he found the Minotaur sleeping. The beast awoke and a tremendous fight took place. Theseus defeated the Minotaur with his strength and killed him with his sword. What an adventure! Classical Greek Art, Literature, History, Myths and Legends and the many traditions of Ancient Greece have always fascinated me. Ancient Greek vases and the wonderful collection in the British Museum in London give great enjoyment and suggest endless opportunities for creativity. They depict fabulous stories of Gods, heroes and many characters and the adventures they undergo exploring universal themes just as relevant today. The sculptures are made with a direct honesty to the nature of the material. Clay is a wonderful material that can be pulled, squashed, shaped and squeezed. It takes an impression like no other material and, being a basic "earth" material, it is a joy to work with. The nature of the clay and the design means there are lumps and bumps and various marks. This rugged affect is all part of the charm of the work. Lovely to hold – they have a great “feel” about them. Each piece is hand built and totally unique. Suitable for interior and exterior locations. Signed underneath with my signature stamp. Certificate of Authenticity included. Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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Sculpture:Clay on Ceramic
Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:7.9 W x 20.9 H x 5.5 D in
Frame:Not applicable
Ready to Hang:Not applicable
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The sculptures are made with a direct honesty to the nature of the material. Clay is a wonderful material that can be pulled, squashed, shaped and squeezed. It takes an impression like no other material and, being a basic "earth" material, it is a joy to work with. Natural and manufactured objects are used to make impressions and produce strong textures. The work shows the way as it progresses into a finished piece. The hand becomes as important as the eye and the mind. My work is nearly always conceptual. For me it is what the work represents, the creative thinking behind the image, which is of the greatest interest. Inspiration comes from an eclectic range of sources such as old and new philosophical ideas, popular culture, science, dance, poetry, mythology and ancient sources. After studying the Philosophy of Art at university I gradually became a practitioner as well as a passionate follower of Art. I now have work all over the world which is such a wonderful buzz! Painting:- I’m interested in paint, not as a material to create an illusion, but rather as a substance to be experimented with and celebrated. I like to explore the way paint moves and performs on the canvas with various textural elements. This produces a variety of fascinating sculptural and textural qualities. Often I include materials such as sand, gravel, pumice, and pieces of canvas and hessian. This builds up to give a beautiful and fascinating surface that has a sculptural quality and encourages touch and sensation as well as visual awareness. Additions are collected from places I have visited around the world. The physical act of applying paint I see as an exhilarating form of ritual, a dance and a demonstration of a moment of perception in time. I like the work to have a strong visual impact and to be interesting close up as well as from a distance.
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