Perhaps a common initial reaction to the sculptural work of artist Francesco Albano is fright. It isn't entirely clear what is in front of us, but it seems human and and it seems wrong. Albano's sculptures appear to be parts or whole human bodies that are some how deformed or mutilated. Certain parts and appendages are easily discernible while others are more difficult to identify. The sculptures shed some light on the idea of ugliness, how we apply it to our bodies, and a general uneasiness with our physical selves. Albano's artwork addresses more than an just a physical aesthetic but a larger anxiety over physical well being. See more of his sculptures after the jump.
We wrote about Ron Mueck's hyperrealistic human sculptures three years ago, and now he is back with three more incredible works. Mueck never rushes the scrupulous process - the sculptures, called "Young Couple," "Woman with Shopping Bags" and "Couple under an Umbrella" took him two years to create. They will be on exposition in Paris at the Fondation Cartier through September 29.
“The human being is three-dimensional, that is probably the main reason why we are attracted to sculpture, it is the closest artistic representation of ourselves.”
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Chinese artist Liu Xue creates sculptures of human figures that have been augmented with animal body parts. The eerily lifelike sculptures range from
Based in Seoul, Korean digital artist Kyuin Shim creates otherworldly human sculptures. Using 3D rendering software, the images depict the human body in a surreal way. By exploring the various meanings of Korean expressions in his work, one of Shim’s latest series is titled ‘흑흑’, which means ‘cry cry’ and ‘black black’ and depicts a […]
The series "Alone Together" delves into the intricate dynamics of relationships and intimacy, exploring the complexities that arise within human connections.
The grotesque miniatures of Korean sculptor Dongwook Lee are not for everyone, and yet his work stems from what he describes as a basic concern for all human beings. Previously featured here on our blog, the Seoul, Korea based artist's figures are small-scale sculptural works, most measuring no more than 12" inches high made of Polymer clay, that typically depict contorted human forms. He embodies the idea of physical "likeness" in his most recent sculptures, featuring humanoids with growths of pink-colored mushrooms and massive, heavy lumps of flesh that they are forced to carry.
And rethinking public spaces in the process.
Argentinian artist Gerardo Feldstein creates whimsical and bizarre mixed media sculptures based on the human figure. Some of his works play with scale,
Peruvian-born sculptor Emil Alzamora has created a series of abstract works of the human form which actually give the viewer an idea of how the piece is "feeling". Using materials such as ceramic, concrete and bronze, his featureless figures seem to actually convey their "emotions" to the viewer through their positioning and general design. Creepy!
And rethinking public spaces in the process.
When it comes to sculptures, most of the ones we know are centuries if not thousands of years old: Venus de Milo, David, The Thinker, Diskobol, and others. But the art of sculpture wasn't frozen in time like the subjects of the sculptures themselves—it kept changing and evolving, right up until now. Now, the concept of sculpture has moved so far ahead that it doesn't even require a physical material to do so; most of the modern sculptures that we know today are actually 3D renders. The Hulk, Gollum, T-1000, Yoda: all of them are the works of modern sculpture, in a sense.
The outside is resin, the inside is filled with plaster, and the texture is painted by hand delicate decoration, perfect as a gift 43cm
Bodies in Urban Spaces is a rare and unique performance where dancers move throughout a city and organize their bodies into the nooks and crannies of
Choi Xooang è un artista coreano. Le sue sculture sono violente, così come violento è il messaggio che trasmettono.
