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Steel Embryology, 2007 – 2008
Steel Embryology is a cycle of eight objects made of stainless steel, constituting an evolution of earlier works from the Embriology series. The works feature a variety of forms ranging from organic and soft to raw and rounded shapes, taking the form of closed cocoons, symbolizing the arrest of the element of life. The work contains existential reflections on human fate and the universal condition of man, as well as an expression of anxiety and fear. The form and material emphasize durability and immobility, contrasting with the original forms made of fabric. The Embriology series was presented, among others, at the Venice Biennale and is part of the Tate Museum collection.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Magdalena Abakanowicz
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Date of birth and death
20 June 1930 – 20 April 2017
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Natinality
Polish
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Style
Postminimalism, Fiber Art, Sculpture, Constructivism influences
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Significant works
Agora (2006), Birds of Knowledge of Good and Evil (2001), Abakans (1960s–70s), Crowd I (1986–87)
Information about the work
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Year:
2007-2008
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Execution technique:
welded stainless steel
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Location:
Exact location not provided
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Theme:
reflection on existence, arrest of life, symbolic cocoons
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The works symbolize arrested, hibernated forms of life, reaching the essence of the human condition and nature, combining reflection on the meaning of life with the artist's historical experience and her personal anxiety.
The key to interpreting the work
It is recommended to consider the work as a meditation on human existence and the complexity and paradoxes of being, paying attention to the change of form and material which deepen the reception and message.Auction information
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Estimated price:
1 000 000 - 1 500 000 zł
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Auction price:
1 050 000 zł
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