Forms of protection no. 12
Virginia Ryan
Sculpture - 170 x 80 x 3 cm Sculpture - 66.9 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$4,970 $4,473
Forms of protection no. 5,
2018
Virginia Ryan
Sculpture : found object, assemblage
170 x 80 x 3 cm 66.9 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
$4,970
$4,473
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About the artwork
Type
Unique work
Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the artist
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Medium
Dimensions cm • inch
170 x 80 x 3 cm 66.9 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch Height x Width x Depth
Support
Sculpture sold with iron pedestal
Dimensions of pedestal:
170 x 2 x 2 cm
66.9 x 0.8 x 0.8 inch
Display
The sculpture cannot be displayed outdoors
Tags
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Italy
This striking artwork presents a vibrant circular tapestry, hanging majestically. Dominated by a deep blue core, interspersed with intriguing textural elements, it evokes the vastness of the ocean or the celestial sky. The circumference is adorned with an array of materials, weaving a spectrum of reds, whites, and blues, capturing movement and life. Long, flowing strands cascade from the piece's edges, creating a waterfall effect, enhancing its dynamic presence. The integration of photographic imagery at the center appears to capture a moment in time, drawing viewers into a narrative. The juxtaposition of structured weaving with free-hanging threads suggests a dialogue between chaos and order. This work uniquely fuses textile art with mixed media, inviting interpretation and introspection, while standing as a testament to its creator's innovative spirit and mastery over form and color.
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Presentation
Virginia Ryan was born in Australia in 1956 and currently lives and works in Umbria, Italy. A multidisciplinary artist, she graduated from the National School of the Arts in Australia and Edinburgh, Scotland. Her work focuses on identity, memory and transformation of materials. She is known for working with sourced material which she re-assembles employing a clearly Western-influenced visual language, reusing fabric, found objects and organic material to explore complexities of contemporary society. She has exhibited widely including the Venice Biennial official collateral events, public museums in Europe, Africa, America and Australia, at the Acaya Castle (Lecce-Italy), Museo Pino Pascali in Polignano (Bari-Italy), at DAK'ART the Biennale de l'Art Africain Contemporain in Dakar (Senegal),Galerie Cecile Fakhoury Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), Palmieri Foundation (Lecce-Italy).
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