"Ad Astra"
Sculpted by Matteo Pugliese
This piece is from the collection of Matteo Pugliese called the "Extra Moenia" which is an on going series of sculptures that push and reach out from the gallery walls as if in search of something. In this sculpture I see a man who is deeply trying to push his way out from the darkness that is in the wall. From looking at his back and the strong detail used in showing the muscles being worked to push out tells me that he is afraid. Also that he is using all he has to not get sucked in anymore than he already is. Pugliese developed a strong love for drawing and sculpture and continued his art work without any formal education. On Pugliese’s innovative bronze sculptures, an Italian art critic states, "In a display of titanic potency, his modern Telamons do not support the weight of the architecture holding them, but are an integral part of a whole from which they try to break free." I totally agree with this.
Great interpretation. As I observe the fine detail of muscles from his back, it does seem like he is fighting hard not to get sucked back into the darkness. This is a beautiful sculpture.
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ReplyDeleteI think that the sculptor did this very strategically. Pushing away from the "darkness" in the wall. He sculpted these to make sure that it would cast a shadow on the wall to create this darkness. In a way he might even be fighting against himself or his "shadow" maybe some inner demons. The back does have a lot of detail to show how hard he is working against the "darkness."
ReplyDeletewow! very powerful and moving sculpture. good job!
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