-Teddy Roosevelt- still bank 1919

This bronze bust of Teddy Roosevelt, made by the A.C. Williams Company, feels like a playful take on a historical figure, wouldn't you say? Imagine the person who designed this - what might they have been thinking about when they made it? It has got such a direct, folksy feel to it. The way the light catches the edges, makes me think about the original cast and the hand finishing of this object. It is really like a conversation between the artist and the material, with each decision opening up new possibilities. That confident stance, the strong lines of the jacket, and those small spectacles that hide the eyes… it gives the artwork such a specific quality. It almost feels like a cartoon, one that has been burnished by time, bringing a unique presence to our current moment.