Simon Gudgeon
Swans
Bronze
20 x 36 x 16 cms / 7¾ x 14¼ x 6¼ inches
Edition 13 of 50
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Description
A leading British contemporary sculptor, Simon Gudgeon is known for his often very large-scale minimalist, semi-abstract forms, created in his signature smooth style. Using a stripped-back aesthetic, Gudgeon takes nature as a major influence, working directly from his encounters with, and observations of, live subjects and the natural world. He is perhaps best known for his monumental sculptures Isis and Search for Enlightenment (both placed in London’s Hyde Park), as well as his sculptures of birds in flight which appear to defy gravity.Gudgeon captures specific moments through the crafting of clean lines that suggest rather then depict a form, a movement or a feeling, provoking a strong connection between the viewer and the object. He sculpts primarily in bronze, and occasionally in marble, granite, glass or stainless steel.
Swans is a bronze sculpture of elegant minimalism and symbolic resonance. Cast in an edition of 50, this piece captures two swans in mirrored form, their necks arched into a heart-like silhouette. Gudgeon’s fluid lines and delicate use of patina emphasise harmony, grace, and emotional connection. A modern meditation on love and unity, Swans exemplifies the sculptor’s ability to distill natural beauty into timeless form.