"Bench, Anasazi".
Steel. 2000.
20" x 30" x 20".
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Subject
The Anasazi inhabited the American South-West from approximately
800 to 1400 AD. The subject of the sculpture is their cliff dwellings
located at Mesa Verde, Colorado.
Object
The box form sculptures are derived from the concept of levels of
knowledge.
Initially, the sculptures may appear as abstract forms. But, to
someone familiar with South-West American Indian culture, the forms
are known. The person aware of its history also realizes the historical
continuity of the Anasazi house and ceremonial forms of building,
and the significance of "Bench, Anasazi".
However, as always, it is only the maker of the object who knows
the truth or otherwise of the piece. For it is he who knows what
is revealed and what is withheld. |
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