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War Lord Sculpture

Velta Emilija Platupe

Latvia

Sculpture, Found Objects on Paper

Size: 18.1 W x 56.7 H x 15.7 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

“War Lord” Hamilcar Barca, is a hybrid sculpture between a huge marionette and an instalation. The character is inspired by Gistave Flaubert's passionate description, with a tender touch of masculinity. It is based on a historical personality Hamilcar Barca, a war lord in Ancient Carthage. It is made from paper mache, found objects, crystals, beads and textil materials on wired construction. Blue War Elephant accompanies him forever. The sculpture levitates in open space suspended in strings, like a giant marionette. The hight is variable depending on hanging. “War Lord” has a sacral, idol-like presence in space. From series "Salammbô. Le royaume perdu", based on French novelist Gistave Flaubert's historical book "Salammbô". Photos from the exhibition: Ivars Puķe

DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
Multi-paneled Sculpture:

Found Objects on Paper

Original:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

18.1 W x 56.7 H x 15.7 D in

Number of Pieces:

3

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My love for printed words is so strong that I make paintings and sculptures from orphaned books. I add different sorts of paper, textile fiber and found objects and treat this mixture as if it was a marble mine. I regard all human-made commodities as the raw material of the 21st century, they add opulence, playfulness and weirdness to my objects. My sculptures are hybrids - installations, huge marionettes and idol figures. I overcome gravity using a technique from marionette theater. Sculptures float in air and strings make them alive. I paint because I'm volatile. I catch all my demons and fears with a brush, so they are not threatening anymore. I'm hesitant, that's why I paint portraits in real time. Models don't have to speak. Sometimes I lay paintings in a horizontal plane, like huge rolls of parchment. The public can touch it, walk and crawl on it, contemplating the importance of daily grounding. I'm a mystic. I borrow deities and create semisacred, eerie spaces where sculptures, paintings, words and animation merge in a numinous, baroque amalgam. I love the tactile. My objects are sensuous to touch. I love word constellations, so there are collections of short stories to accompany the visual work. In a courageous mood, I transform stories into puppet performances and collaborate with theaters and musicians.

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