Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Standing Figures

 

Standing Figures by Magdelena Abakanowicz.  The artist asks what is your interpretaion of this piece.  It reminds me of soldiers and war.  


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11 comments:

  1. cieldequimperMarch 14, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    That's what they suggest to me too. Quite striking.

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  2. VictoriaMarch 14, 2012 at 4:18 AM

    I think they look like "suits" plodding off to the office and the mindless never-ending work that awaits them there.

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  3. Tanya BreeseMarch 14, 2012 at 6:22 AM

    interesting sculptures and yes, i feel they are war-like too...

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  4. SharonMarch 14, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    It does have a war-like theme to it. I think it's just a bit frightening.

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  5. WayneMarch 14, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    There is a similar installation by the artist in Vancouver.

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  6. Taken For GrantedMarch 14, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    An interesting collection of sculptures. I like the "suits going to work..." interpretation. Great series.

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  7. TeresaMarch 14, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I'm speechless...probably has to do with the fact that they are headless--NO head, No tongue, NO speech.

    A little disturbing...but fun that the artist welcomes our interpretation.

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  8. RedPatMarch 14, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    They feel zombie-like to me. Powerful piece!

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  9. HalcyonMarch 14, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    This one is a little darker. Certainly with the time-frame this artist lived, I'm sure she was touched by war and I see it in this work too.

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  10. JackMarch 14, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    A fascinating work, which you captured well. I think they are extras for The Night of The Living Dead.

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  11. RandyMarch 14, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I agree with Victoria on this one. Their headless because after a while we all look the same or lose our heads out of stress.

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