WP3: Pre Write 3

The sculpture I have been working with is titled "Arch Falls". The sculptor is Bryan Hunt, who was born in 1947. This sculpture came around in 1980-81. The substance used is bronze, which is the most common substance used in the sculptures around Sheldon Art Gallery.

Bryan Hunt is known for "gestural" bronze sculptures. Gestural meaning that it is able to communication without words. I would think that word would be common for most sculptors techniques because of the fact that sculptures don't commonly have words. He is found doing lots of waterfalls that convey the "ephemeral" effects of rippling, fluid surfaces in solid bronze. The word ephemeral means lasting only a short time which makes complete sense for this sculpture. Like stated in a previous blog, this sculpture catches one snapshot of a waterfall, reiterating Hunt techniques with his waterfall sculptures. This piece of art was originally modeled in plaster. We are able to see how Bryan Hunt worked the surface with his fingers while it was still wet in order to form the details of the water.

After knowing a little bit more information about the sculpture and its artist, not much has been altered for me. I was able to see the details and techniques before hand, but didn't know that it was previously done in plaster and all those details. It is interesting that this artist focuses his work on waterfalls. I would be interested to know if there is a particular reason for his doing so.