Dimensions: object: 49 x 28 x 8 mm
Copyright: CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: This geometric sculpture, "Fish" by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, looks to be made of polished brass. Its sharp angles give it a powerful feel, almost industrial. What can you tell me about the artist's process? Curator: Well, consider the direct carving. Gaudier-Brzeska likely embraced this method, prioritizing the inherent qualities of the material. The choice of brass itself suggests a connection to the industrial era, a move away from traditional materials, don't you think? Editor: Absolutely. It speaks to a shift in artistic values, valuing the process and the material itself. Curator: Exactly. How the artist engages with his chosen materials and tools and elevates them to a place of artistic significance. Editor: Fascinating! I will keep this in mind going forward.
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In this sculpture, Gaudier-Brzeska combines his interest in nature with the vorticist artists’ emphasis on the urban and industrial world. Animal forms are reduced to an assemblage of machine-like components, while their small scale suggests something portable, like a toy or even a weapon. Gallery label, September 2024
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