NUD CYCLADIC 10 2010

Curator: Sarah Lucas' "NUD CYCLADIC 10" immediately strikes me as a body in repose, perhaps burdened by the weight of its own form. Editor: I see that too, but I'm more fascinated by the juxtaposition of materials; the soft, almost fleshy form contrasts sharply with the brutal concrete block beneath. It speaks volumes about the deconstruction of traditional sculpture. Curator: Absolutely, the title itself points towards the Cycladic, those ancient Greek idols, stripped down to their most essential forms. Lucas echoes that reduction, but with a distinctly modern, even confrontational edge. The knot-like figure seems to represent vulnerability, but also resilience. Editor: The way the artist uses basic materials, stuffing and concrete, challenges our notions of value and artistic skill. It's not about masterful carving, but about the act of making, the labor involved, and what it says about contemporary life. Curator: Indeed, it is a compelling statement about the female form and how it is perceived. Editor: I'll be pondering the artist's intention behind such unusual material usage for quite some time.