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The Flying Shadow
£198.00
This striking resin sculpture, titled "The Flying Shadow," is a masterful study in contemporary expressionism and the fluid deconstruction of form. The artist rejects the traditional constraints of heavy materials, utilizing the versatility of modern resin to capture the raw, untamed essence of an equine spirit in mid-flight. Through a brilliant interplay of shaped medium and empty space, the piece transcends the physical world to become a poetic meditation on speed, illusion, and the fleeting nature of reality.
- The Illusion of Metallic Mass: The artist expertly manipulates high-grade resin, finishing it with a deep, dark patina that mimics the timeless weight of cast bronze. This deliberate choice of medium creates a powerful artistic paradox, offering the viewer the visual gravitas of oxidized metal while maintaining a literal and structural lightness.
- A Masterclass in Negative Space: Rather than focusing solely on sculpted material, the artist treats empty space as a primary medium. The intricate, hollowed-out gaps through the mane and muzzle allow light to pierce the form, ensuring that the sculpture continuously interacts with its environment by casting sharp, ever-shifting shadows on surrounding surfaces.
- Visceral Expressionistic Movement: Abandoning anatomical precision for emotional truth, the artist utilizes the fluid moldability of resin to stretch the mane into wind-swept, flame-like ribbons. The resulting texture feels alive and in motion, capturing the precise moment a galloping horse dissolves into pure velocity and kinetic energy.
- The Intentionality of Fragmented Form: The jagged, sharp edges where the resin breaks away suggest a relic frozen in a state of creation or erosion. This deliberate fragmentation highlights the artist's affair with temporary forms, proving that a sculpture does not need to be solid to convey immense structural and emotional strength.
- Size: 60cm x 50cm x 12.5cm (see photo)
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Weight: 3.4kg (approx)
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Material: Resin
- Finish: As Pictured
- Style: Contemporary, Modern Fine Art Sculptures, Wildlife & Nature, Kinetic Illusion & Velocity