Bronze Sculpture for Sale
The Theseus's Ship, 2021
Print : etching · 14 x 14.5 x 0.1 cm 5.5 x 5.7 x 0 inch
€450
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About the artwork
Type
Print : numbered and limited to 100 copies
1 copy available
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
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Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Technique & Support
etching on paper
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
14 x 14.5 x 0.1 cm 5.5 x 5.7 x 0 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Description
Theseus's Ship refers to a Greek myth where the Athenian hero Theseus sails from Crete after slaying the Minotaur, using Ariadne's thread to escape the labyrinth. His vessel, preserved as a relic in Athens, had all planks and parts gradually replaced over centuries, sparking the philosophical paradox: does it remain the same ship?
Krzysztof Skorczewski's etching “Ship of Theseus" visually interprets this, with intricate lines suggesting decay, renewal, and enduring form amid flux.
Detailed linework captures the texture of aged wood and the rigging of sails billowing in a non-existent wind, suggesting motion amidst stillness. Two prominent ships, with their elaborate sails unfurled, appear grand yet weathered by time. A complex labyrinth of timber beams and unfinished hulls conveys a sense of industriousness and the ceaseless cycle of craftsmanship. The grayscale palette accentuates the textures and shadows, imbuing the scene with a timeless quality.
This piece eloquently juxtaposes the grandeur of completed ships with the chaos of construction, highlighting the artistry and labor behind nautical engineering. Its precise, meticulous style captures the viewer's imagination, drawing them into a bygone era of maritime history.
Presentation
KRZYSZTOF SKORCZEWSKI (born in 1947)
He studied Graphic Design at the Academy of Fine Arts and in the Royal College of Art in Stockholm. He graduated in 1971. His works may be found in museum collections of the National Museum in Warsaw, Krakow, Szczecin, Gdansk, Poznan, in the collection of the Society of the Albertina in Vienna, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, in the collection of the Pontifical Council for Culture at the Vatican and in the Museum of Arts and Culture in Freiburg.
He studied Graphic Design at the Academy of Fine Arts and in the Royal College of Art in Stockholm. He graduated in 1971. His works may be found in museum collections of the National Museum in Warsaw, Krakow, Szczecin, Gdansk, Poznan, in the collection of the Society of the Albertina in Vienna, at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, in the collection of the Pontifical Council for Culture at the Vatican and in the Museum of Arts and Culture in Freiburg.
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