Sam Francis

Untitled, 1984

106.7 X 73 inch

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Lynn Chadwick

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A sculptor is all about the message that he or she conveys, and Lynn Chadwick was no exception. His pieces illustrated the tensions present in post World War II England. Known for his spiked and sharp motifs and themes, Chadwick sought to capture this angst through his work.
Chadwick first rose to prominence when he had a one-man show in 1950 but he became very famous when he was invited to commission four of his creations for the Venice Biennale show in 1952. Critics felt that his and the other artists' pieces were a good showcase for the "geometry of fear" and for communicating "despair" or "defiance." Chadwick himself noted that he wanted his art to convey a certain message, and this is inherently present in his most famous work, The Watchers. Indeed, Chadwick loved to communicate with his pieces. "They say something according to the exact balance," he said in regards to his designs. An arched head, a twisted neck and a steel-gray veneer all manifest an atmosphere that is just now starting to recover from the horr Read More

Lynn Chadwick

Watchers, 1960

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What is figurative art?

What is figurative art?

Sometimes known as Figurativism. It particularly describes sculptures and paintings clearly or specifically derived from sources of real objects hence they are representational as the name suggests "figurative art". This term is often used as a contrast for abstract art. However, since the coming of abstract art, this term has been used to mean any form of modern art with strong references to the actual/real world situation.

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Scooter, 2015

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GBP 4,000 - 6,000