Ron Mueck, Angel, 1997Saatchi Collection (I think, it could have been sold by now), London
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Ron Mueck (1958-) is a hyperrealistic sculptor who makes extremely detailed works of human-esque subjects. With a background as a model maker and puppeteer, Mueck uses silicone, hair, fibreglass, etc to simulate human form. This can often be quite jarring when you look at his works - to see a giant newborn baby or a miniature old woman and how real they seem.
The 1/3 lifesized Angel is a somewhat rough-looking and greying middle-aged man sitting on a stool, looking thoughtful - maybe even dejected. The realistic body with his hairy arms and legs and saggy gut contrasts with his beautiful spread wings made from real goose feathers, and the typical representations of angels in Western Art. Is this what happens when those little cherubs grow up? It also makes you wonder what's happened to make him so sad.
For other images of his incredible work, see here and here.
The 1/3 lifesized Angel is a somewhat rough-looking and greying middle-aged man sitting on a stool, looking thoughtful - maybe even dejected. The realistic body with his hairy arms and legs and saggy gut contrasts with his beautiful spread wings made from real goose feathers, and the typical representations of angels in Western Art. Is this what happens when those little cherubs grow up? It also makes you wonder what's happened to make him so sad.
For other images of his incredible work, see here and here.
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