Bronze (painted) Ceramic Sculpture Bust Rabbit Head Art
Hard Times Make Strong People. Ceramic, glaze, acrylic, wax polish. 33x25x20cm
A contemplative expression of the struggle for acceptance. The markmaking highlights psychological battle scars of the ongoing tension between gender expression, traditional values and religion. A snippet of a quote by G. Michael Hopf comes to mind; "hard times create strong men". While this still holds true as a powerful statement, it's clear that times have evolved. Hard times create strong people. The rabbits initially offer a softer side of Easter celebrations (the weekend of their creation), yet harbour a reminder of religious influences that are still very much present to date.
Karen Wilde is a mixed-medium sculptor based in Auckland, New Zealand. Wilde’s artworks explore the connections between nature, ecology and human emotion – examining macro surfaces found along New Zealand coastlines and forests while collecting site-specific organic materials for experimental surface treatments. Her Artworks oscillate between simple round vessels and more complex figurative forms. Signature mark-making, glaze drips, metallic components and gestural swirls are recognized throughout her artworks.
A contemplative expression of the struggle for acceptance. The markmaking highlights psychological battle scars of the ongoing tension between gender expression, traditional values and religion. A snippet of a quote by G. Michael Hopf comes to mind; "hard times create strong men". While this still holds true as a powerful statement, it's clear that times have evolved. Hard times create strong people. The rabbits initially offer a softer side of Easter celebrations (the weekend of their creation), yet harbour a reminder of religious influences that are still very much present to date.
Karen Wilde is a mixed-medium sculptor based in Auckland, New Zealand. Wilde’s artworks explore the connections between nature, ecology and human emotion – examining macro surfaces found along New Zealand coastlines and forests while collecting site-specific organic materials for experimental surface treatments. Her Artworks oscillate between simple round vessels and more complex figurative forms. Signature mark-making, glaze drips, metallic components and gestural swirls are recognized throughout her artworks.
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