Of Bones (detail)
160cms (w) x 210 cms (h) x 45cms (d)
Found wood, reclaimed steel, copper wire, handmade khadi paper, wax, glue
2018
Photo by John Taylor
We are all of the earth; the earth is flesh and bone. ‘Of Bones’ demonstrates a relational play of human-made and organic materials. The juxtaposition of fragile, translucent parched ‘bones’ against metal and wood sets up dynamic tensions. Cast branches as limb-like forms are playful abstractions. It references Picasso’s Crucifixion series inspired by Matthias Grunewald. Christ’s tortured hand is interpreted from the cast of a found piece of gnarled wood. The work also references Goya’s ‘Disasters of War’ series and Mark Dion’s trees. Regarding humanity, Christ’s words from the cross: ‘they know not what they do’ resonate.
© Copyright Fiona Campbell. All rights reserved, 2021
Exhibited as part of Materiality, Walcot Chapel, Bath 2022.
Photo by Kate McDonnell
Materiality, Walcot Chapel, Bath.
Photo by Kate McDonnell
Detail. Photo by David Bird
Photo by Kate McDonnell
Photo by Kate McDonnell