PANOPTICON
This ceramic sculpture is seven raku terracotta figurines on a rust colored base. The ceramic male nudes have pale purple masks and are loosely mounted on a curved plinth. The plinth has pointed studs on the inside and a rough stucco finish on the outside. 7.5 inches high.
The sculpture is called 'Panopticon' and is related to the system of surveillance used in the 19th century in jailhouses. The colors of the sculpture are based on the antique colors of old ceramic bricks and rusty iron.
A great gift for art lovers. This unique piece of art will intrigue visitors and be a great talking point. The seven male nudes are covered in a terrasigillata slip and have been fired in a raku kiln. The rust colored plinth also has a shiny terracotta inside surface and a heavily stuccoed exterior. Jeremy Bentham was a leading philosopher in his examination of the power of oversight within social systems and the effect of self-surveillance that ensued within individuals.
The rustic patina of the sculpture and the bold figuration will give layering to a masculine interior or office space. This sculpture will transform your living area, bedroom or office into an eye-catching art gallery and talking point with friends and mates. Transform your shelf space or coffee table with this unique and intriguing artwork.
- Size: 7.5"H x 13"W x 9"D inches / 19 x 33 x 24 cm.
- Weight: 12 lbs / 5.5 kgs
- securely bubble wrapped and boxed for shipping
