Man Riding Bird
Artist
Henry Coombes
(London, England, born 1977)
Date2007
Mediumwood, acrylic resin and metal
ClassificationsSculptures
Dimensions130 × 70 × 100cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2013 by the artist.
Copyright© Henry Coombes (2009)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017783
About MeAnimals are a recurring theme in Henry Coombes’s work. He incorporates characteristic materials - wood, acrylic resin, plaster and metal - into a highly metaphorical sculptural language that fuses real and symbolic energy. Though perfectly positioned, the balance of the man riding a bird seems precarious – as if caught for a moment – which gives the sculpture a distinct sense of impermanence. Taking inspiration from kinetic art, the spread-wings posture of the bird, appearing to be taking flight, evokes perception of motion and movement. The fragile and limbless man recalls the classical sculpture which often comes to the modern world broken and fragmented by the ravages of time.More About Me
Coombes represented Scotland at the Biennale di Venezia in 2007. Do you know of any other artists that have also been there?
Exhibitions
Albrecht Dürer
Julia Mavrogordato
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, 1402 - 1424
James Cromar Watt
Ming Dynasty, 15th - 16th century
Jozef Israels
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Jiaqing Period, 1796-1820
Late 18th Century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
Jugyoku
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
Possibly 19th century
Vincent Jean-Baptiste Chevilliard
