I really liked this piece it was made as a costume which was worn to call the spirits in a dance.
The Benin Bronze was very interesting as i have some of knowledge on how these were made as my mother in law comes from benin, she said that she use to help her farther make benin bronzes. whist i was in the British Museum i joined a tours of the African Gallery were it was explained how these bronzes were made.
I like the use of colour within thus piece and how it looks soft but it is actually made out of metal.
I went to London with college on the a view weeks ago. I saw a lot of artistes work that interested me. What stood out the most for me was the African Exhibition in the British Museum. Normally im not very inspired by 3D art works as i normally work in 2D by they exhibition changed the way in which i look at 3D art works.
Great blog so far, I've just been reading up on the Benin Bronzes they look stunning, do you know any more about the artists who made the other pieces you have included?
ReplyDeleteI haven't read up on the other artists yet but if i am going to go down the route of 3D artwork that i would defiantly look into them. I do know that the first image is supost to my a costume fot a native dance so i not to sure if there is a artist behind it or if it is a cultural piece. i think i may be interested in creating benin bronze from plaster of clay with a moden twist...
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