A4 Print | Order Code A4_1210339

£25.00

This striking monochrome print captures a sense of modern antiquity, blending classical sculpture with industrial deconstruction. The piece is a study in scale, texture, and the fragmentation of the human identity.

Visual Breakdown

The central focus is a massive, bronze-like sculptural head, resting horizontally on a heavy timber plinth. The head is not a solid mass but is fragmented into horizontal slices, held together by internal structural supports. This "deconstructed" look suggests a person being examined, dismantled, or perhaps struggling to stay whole.

  • Scale and Contrast: The inclusion of two white, silhouetted human figures provides a vital sense of scale. They appear dwarfed by the sculpture, emphasizing the monumental nature of the "head" and inviting the viewer to imagine standing in that space.

  • Monochrome Palette: The high-contrast black and white photography highlights the weathered texture of the metal and the grain of the wood. The absence of color forces the eye to focus on the interplay of light and shadow across the crevices of the face.

  • The Setting: Set against a backdrop of bare winter trees, the image feels quiet and somber. The organic shapes of the trees contrast with the heavy, geometric lines of the sculpture’s base.

Possible Themes

  1. Fragmentation of the Self: The sliced nature of the face can be read as a metaphor for the many layers of human consciousness or the feeling of being "broken" in a modern, mechanical world.

  2. The Weight of History: The classical features of the face evoke Greco-Roman statues, but the industrial presentation suggests that history is being repurposed or analyzed through a 21st-century lens.

  3. Observation: The two silhouettes act as surrogates for us. They are witnesses to this giant, silent entity, reflecting our own curiosity when faced with large-scale art.

This print would serve as a powerful focal point in a minimalist or industrial-style interior, offering a deeply intellectual and contemplative atmosphere.

This striking monochrome print captures a sense of modern antiquity, blending classical sculpture with industrial deconstruction. The piece is a study in scale, texture, and the fragmentation of the human identity.

Visual Breakdown

The central focus is a massive, bronze-like sculptural head, resting horizontally on a heavy timber plinth. The head is not a solid mass but is fragmented into horizontal slices, held together by internal structural supports. This "deconstructed" look suggests a person being examined, dismantled, or perhaps struggling to stay whole.

  • Scale and Contrast: The inclusion of two white, silhouetted human figures provides a vital sense of scale. They appear dwarfed by the sculpture, emphasizing the monumental nature of the "head" and inviting the viewer to imagine standing in that space.

  • Monochrome Palette: The high-contrast black and white photography highlights the weathered texture of the metal and the grain of the wood. The absence of color forces the eye to focus on the interplay of light and shadow across the crevices of the face.

  • The Setting: Set against a backdrop of bare winter trees, the image feels quiet and somber. The organic shapes of the trees contrast with the heavy, geometric lines of the sculpture’s base.

Possible Themes

  1. Fragmentation of the Self: The sliced nature of the face can be read as a metaphor for the many layers of human consciousness or the feeling of being "broken" in a modern, mechanical world.

  2. The Weight of History: The classical features of the face evoke Greco-Roman statues, but the industrial presentation suggests that history is being repurposed or analyzed through a 21st-century lens.

  3. Observation: The two silhouettes act as surrogates for us. They are witnesses to this giant, silent entity, reflecting our own curiosity when faced with large-scale art.

This print would serve as a powerful focal point in a minimalist or industrial-style interior, offering a deeply intellectual and contemplative atmosphere.