Untitled #751 (Craig's Piece), Petah Coyne
Artwork Overview
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 84 x 50 x 50 in
Object Height/Width/Depth (Height x Width x Depth): 213.36 x 127 x 127 cm
Weight (Weight): approximately 150 lbs
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Poured over a steel framework, the wax used to create this sculpture was developed by a chemist in collaboration with the artist. Melted candles appear within the wax structure. Defying the idea of a sculpture displayed on a pedestal, this sculpture hangs suspended, suggesting movement like the dance choreography that inspired it. Lace created by the artist’s great-grandmother influenced the spidery form.
Poured over a steel framework, the wax used to create this sculpture was developed by a chemist in collaboration with the artist. Melted candles appear within the wax structure. Defying the idea of a sculpture displayed on a pedestal, this sculpture hangs suspended, suggesting movement like the dance choreography that inspired it. Lace created by the artist’s great-grandmother influenced the spidery form.
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This suspended sculpture is one of the first works the artist made out of wax. Poured and layered over a spidery steel armature, the special wax was created by a skilled chemist in collaboration with the artist. Within the wax structure are actual candles as well. The idea of “chandeliers” or other forms made of wax derived in part from Coyne’s work with choreographer Irene Hultman in 1992. Dancers moved in and around Coyne’s sculptures, wearing some of them on their heads.
This suspended sculpture is one of the first works the artist made out of wax. Poured and layered over a spidery steel armature, the special wax was created by a skilled chemist in collaboration with the artist. Within the wax structure are actual candles as well. The idea of “chandeliers” or other forms made of wax derived in part from Coyne’s work with choreographer Irene Hultman in 1992. Dancers moved in and around Coyne’s sculptures, wearing some of them on their heads.
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This suspended sculpture is one of the first works the artist made out of wax. Poured and layered over a spidery steel armature, the special wax was created by a skilled chemist in collaboration with the artist. Within the wax structure are actual candles as well. The idea of “chandeliers” or other forms made of wax derived in part from Coyne’s work with choreographer Irene Hultman in 1992. Dancers moved in and around Coyne’s sculptures, wearing some of them on their heads.
This suspended sculpture is one of the first works the artist made out of wax. Poured and layered over a spidery steel armature, the special wax was created by a skilled chemist in collaboration with the artist. Within the wax structure are actual candles as well. The idea of “chandeliers” or other forms made of wax derived in part from Coyne’s work with choreographer Irene Hultman in 1992. Dancers moved in and around Coyne’s sculptures, wearing some of them on their heads.
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This suspended sculpture is one of the first works the artist made out of wax. Poured and layered over a spidery steel armature, the special wax was created by a skilled chemist in collaboration with the artist. Within the wax structure are actual candles as well. The idea of “chandeliers” or other forms made of wax derived in part from Coyne’s work with choreographer Irene Hultman in 1992. Dancers moved in and around Coyne’s sculptures, wearing some of them on their heads.
Exhibitions
Celka Straughn, curator
Kristina Walker, curator
Angela Watts, curator
Celka Straughn, curator
Kristina Walker, curator
Angela Watts, curator