Yinka ShonibareFabric Bronze II, 2022
Bronze sculpture, hand-painted with Dutch wax pattern
95.5 x 98 x 78 cm
Fabric Bronze is a series of bronze sculptures, each of which is hand- painted with a Dutch wax textile pattern, that explore the notion of harnessing the wind and freezing it in a moment of time. The work manifests as a three-dimensional piece of fabric that appears to be blowing in reaction to the natural elements of the surrounding environment. The tension of these abstract works will be heightened by the contrast of the media used, and the delicate movement recreated. Here, the piece refers the solidity of a sculptural object, whilst also encapsulating the naturally occurring phenomenon of wind. The structure is deconstructed by patterns normally associated with soft wearable textile.
