Our installation, untitled, is one of antiquity and stylization, balancing space and 3D elements to contain a solid, brass-like image. The first part of the installation which would be placed directly on a vertical wall about 7'. This small piece of the installation is called 'Wall Clock with Bracket', c. 1725; gilt bronze, tortoise shell, brass marquetry and wood.
It was based on designs by Andre Charles Boulle, who was the royal cabinet maker for King Louis XIV of France, and crafted by Abraham Gudin. A clock is a very recognized symbol with strong meaning. It's decorative brass compliments the next piece into our installation, 'Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter', modeled c.1853-1855.
This bronze statue is credit to Francois Rude, a French sculpture who was an ardent supporter of Napoleon Boneparte, and is most known for the figure The Genius of Liberty. Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter is positioned directly underneath the clock, parallel to the wall behind it, embracing space with the steely span of wings as well as dominating the atmosphere with the edginess of bronze. The delicacy and emotion of the angel is counter parted by the clock placed above, suggesting the subtle agelessness of time itself. Finally enclosing our installation is the final addition of the piece entitled 'The New One' by John B. Flannagan, 1935.
The embryo figure marks the continuity of sculpture being placed at the angel's feet, directly in front. The bluestone sculpture is direct carving, and was crafted to represent a dialogue between the artist and nature. The embryo in our installation is representative of new beginnings, creation, and life, falling into our theme of 'time'.
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'Wall Clock with Bracket', Abraham Gudin c. 1725; gilt bronze, tortoise shell, brass marquetry and wood. Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
'Hebe and the Eagle of Jupiter', Francois Rude, modeled c.1853-1855. Bronze.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
'The New One' by John B. Flannagan, 1935. Bluestone.
Minneapolis Insitute of Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
You've created a simple but provocative installation. It could have many readings.. .Your inclusion of research enriches our 'reading' of the work.
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