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SIMON GUDGEON | Lyrebird
Bronze
Edition of 12 plus 5 artist's proofs
AP 5/5
98 x 33 x 14 cm / 38 ½ x 13 x 5 ½ inches
Lyrebird is a contemporary wildlife sculpture by bronze sculptor, Simon Gudgeon. 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. Terracotta clay, oil-based Chavant clay, epoxy resin or foam, are used for the initial modelling, depending on the nature and scale of the subject and the intended result.
One of Britains leading contemporary sculptors, Simon Gudgeon has a signature smooth style that marvellously concentrates spirit and nature. His minimalist, semi-abstract forms depict both movement and the emotion of a moment, captured with a visual harmony that is unmistakably his own. Making an object that is not essentially utilitarian defines humanity; it is the concept of beauty. A sculpture, on a superficial level must encapsulate beauty; it must uplift the spirit and enhance its surroundings. But on a deeper level it should resonate with the viewer and have a subconscious appeal to their emotions, whether those emotions are the same as the artist intended is not important, what is important is that the viewer connects with the art.Simon is best known for his monumental sculpture Serenity installed in Londons Hyde Park, and Search for Enlightenment installed on the banks of the Thames.
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