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"Gene Drive" Sculpture

→ Ralph Paquin, United States

Sculpture, Steel

48 W x 96 H x 48 D in

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$95,385

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"Gene Drive" is made from hand casted organomorphic forms mounted on a chemical equation "chain" armature/structure. This sculpture is conceptually driven by recent scientific discoveries concerning gene technology, specifically-gene drives. For high quality photos, background info and additional ...

Year Created:

2017

Subject:

Method:

Multi-paneled Sculpture, Steel

Rarity:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

48 W x 96 H x 48 D in

Number of Pieces:

4

Ready to Hang:

Not Applicable

Frame:

Not Framed

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

Packaging:

Ships in a Crate

Outdoor Safe:

No

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Shipping is included in price.

Delivery Time:

Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.

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Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.

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United States.

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Ralph Paquin

About the Artist

Ralph Paquin

United States

ARTIST STATEMENT - 2025
Cause & Effect
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From an early age, I was captivated by the intricacies of human biology and genetics—an initial curiosity that evolved into a broader investigation of human origin and consciousness. This exploration has expanded to include cosmology, archeology, mysticism, and belief systems. These fields, combined with lived experience, form a kind of visual encyclopedia that fuels my creative output.
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My work draws from observation, imagination, and experimentation. Mysticism and natural phenomena influence my abstracted forms, while humor often shapes layered metaphors. Whether rooted in complex concepts or intuitive impulses, my approach is intentional, dimensional, and rigorously crafted.
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I work with a wide range of materials and techniques, from spontaneous “free form” sculpting to intricate, multi-step cold casting. Each sculpture is fabricated using traditional and contemporary methods, with materials selected for their durability, flexibility, and expressive potential.
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My artworks serve as philosophical vessels—bridging the tangible and the cosmic, the seen and the unseen. They invite viewers to reflect on the mysteries of existence, the intersections of art and science, and the invisible structures that shape our reality.

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