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#Casey Curran
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“Bee Keeper,” brass, Dura-Lar, and gold leaf, 33 x 24 x 27 inches. All photos courtesy of Heron Arts, shared with permission
Suspended within the lofty gallery of Heron Arts is a collection of latest kinetic sculptures by Casey Curran (beforehand). The motorized works of brass, gold leaf, and organza draw on Greek mythology, significantly that of Icarus who met his demise after flying too near the solar. With fluttering white wings, the biggest sculpture hangs the wrong way up as if falling to the wheat-laden floor.
The totally articulated skeleton is one in every of many figurative works in Writ In opposition to The Solar, which considers the chasm between ambition and actuality. within the intersection of nature and expertise, Curran is understood for his dynamic sculptures that flit and writhe in mesmerizing movement. The Seattle-based artist continues on this vein for the exhibition, presenting a number of new kinetic works dangling from the ceiling, on the wall and pedestal, and even designed to suit across the human physique.
A gilded skeletal system runs via lots of the items, together with “Bee Keeper,” which portrays a seated determine enveloped by dainty bugs, and the framed “Archaeopteryx.” The latter incorporates a backbone and appendages enveloped by bell-shaped florets activated by a small hand-crank. Curran additionally shares three clothes that wrap across the torso and shoulders, remodeling the wearer with incredible, creaturely motion.
Writ In opposition to The Solar is on view via July 20 in San Francisco. Discover extra video from the exhibition on the artist’s Instagram.
Set up view of “Icarus,” brass, organza, gold leaf, Dura-Lar, steal, 60 x 48 x 48
“Archaeopteryx,” wooden, brass, steal, Dura-Lar, canvas, gold leaf, organza, 26 x 34 x 8 inches
“Fluminis—Of the River,” wooden, brass, Dura-Lar, canvas, 26 x 28 x 6 inches
Set up view of ‘Writ In opposition to The Solar’
Set up view of ‘Writ In opposition to The Solar’
#Casey Curran
#kinetic
#sculpture
#expertise
#video
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