Bruce Beasley American, b. 1939
Aeolis 4, 2018
Bronze
22 x 19 x 12 cm
8 5/8 x 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 in
8 5/8 x 7 1/2 x 4 3/4 in
Edition 1 of 8
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Known for being the preeminent godfather in the use of digital technology in sculpture, Beasley’s sculptures as much explore the simple beauty of shape as they do mass and geometry....
Known for being the preeminent godfather in the use of digital technology in sculpture, Beasley’s sculptures as much explore the simple beauty of shape as they do mass and geometry. Beasley’s inspiration originates predominantly from organic structures, and through both observation and investigation he has developed his own unique language that is instantly recognisable.
According to Greek mythology, Aeolus was the son of a mortal king and an immortal nymph. Blessed with his mother's immortality but lacking the prestige of the Olympian gods, Aeolus was placed on the island Aeolia, and became keeper of the wind. Locked within the island was the Anemoi Theullai: the four spirits of the four winds. When the gods wished to send storms upon ocean-faring vessels or island communities, they commanded Aeolus to release the four winds, wreaking havoc upon the targets of the deities.
This dark turquoise bronze sculpture was created using three-dimensional designs and Virtual Reality, a tool Beasley has explored and mastered in recent years. In order to play with the arrangement and fluidity of shapes, this digital technology has allowed him to produce more precise outlines and curls. Embodying wind swirls, Aeolis 4’s mass and volume has been manipulated, each twist playing with the sense of balance/imbalance, giving the impression of movement.
According to Greek mythology, Aeolus was the son of a mortal king and an immortal nymph. Blessed with his mother's immortality but lacking the prestige of the Olympian gods, Aeolus was placed on the island Aeolia, and became keeper of the wind. Locked within the island was the Anemoi Theullai: the four spirits of the four winds. When the gods wished to send storms upon ocean-faring vessels or island communities, they commanded Aeolus to release the four winds, wreaking havoc upon the targets of the deities.
This dark turquoise bronze sculpture was created using three-dimensional designs and Virtual Reality, a tool Beasley has explored and mastered in recent years. In order to play with the arrangement and fluidity of shapes, this digital technology has allowed him to produce more precise outlines and curls. Embodying wind swirls, Aeolis 4’s mass and volume has been manipulated, each twist playing with the sense of balance/imbalance, giving the impression of movement.
Provenance
From the artistExhibitions
Bruce Beasley: New Work, 2018Masterpiece Art fair, London 2019.
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