Gravity's Angel
27 September – 30 December 1995
Exhibition in Galleries 1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight and light, matter and mind: the title Gravity's Angel is designed to fasten attention on the properties of sculpture, its physical condition and its mental aspiration.
Installation view of Gravity's Angel, showing Cristina Iglesias, 'Sin Titulo' (1993, alabastor, iron) and 'Sin Titulo (Laurel leaves Corner)' (1994, aluminium) Courtesy the artist. Photo: Jerry Hardman-Jones Installation view of Gravity's Angel, showing Cristina Iglesias, 'Sin Titulo (Laurel leaves Corner)' (1994, aluminium) Courtesy the artist. Photo: Jerry Hardman-Jones Installation view of Gravity's Angel, shoing Kirsten Ortwed, 'Random Walk' (1992, bronze (10 units)) Courtesy the artist. Photo: Jerry Hardman-Jones
Each of the four different spaces in this exhibition are marked, in a different way, by one artist's work. Kirsten Ortwed's sculptures embrace the ground; indeed, they were formed by it. Their measured heaviness paces out the floor. Christina Iglesias' alabaster ledges inscribe the walls and are activated by light from above. They mark out the edge while using the sky. Asta Gröting's projected 'Eis' show dematerialises the body as it loses itself on ice, and then brings it back to earth abruptly. Lili Dujourie's 'Cabinets' provide their own supports. They hold themselves up for further investigation.
The groups of work are separate, but sympathetic, and together they mark out ways of using and of seeing space. The sculptures demarcate the physical properties of the Institute, and pull attention into its interior spaces. Though sculpture cannot defy gravity, it can effect our transportation onto a spiritual plane.
Venue details
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Henry Moore Institute
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Leeds
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United Kingdom
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