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Ben-David uses historical associations to convey messages
in our time. 'Horse power' in the fifteenth century reflected
the wealth and standing of the owners, and the equestrian statue
stood for absolute power as do the sleek racing cars and limousines
of the present day.
In taking the anatomy of the horse as a flat, annotated
drawing - the inclusion of key letters is important to Ben-David
- and placing it on a tall and grandiose pedestal, might he
be mocking progress or tickling irony.
British Contemporary Sculpture
at Goodwood 1998-1999
You can see Horse Power and read more about it on the
'Sculpture
at Goodwood' website. |
This work entitled 'Conversation Piece' has been
created in an edition of six, two of which can be seen below.
The first image is of Conversation Piece in Paris and the other
was commissioned for Goodwood Sculpture Park in 1996. The sculpture
is made of bronze and its length is 366cm. |
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"Palais Royal", Paris 2001. |
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"Conversation Piece"
Goodwood Sculpture Park, 1996.
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You can also see Conversation Piece and read more about
it on the 'Sculpture
at Goodwood' website. |
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