Victoria Atkinson British, b. 1961
Osmond, 2021
Bronze
95 x 25 x 20 cm
37 3/8 x 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in
37 3/8 x 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in
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'Osmond' reflects Victoria Atkinson’s interest in the figure as an emblematic presence rather than a portrait. Cast in bronze, the elongated proportions, folded planes and rough surface give the work...
'Osmond' reflects Victoria Atkinson’s interest in the figure as an emblematic presence rather than a portrait. Cast in bronze, the elongated proportions, folded planes and rough surface give the work a quiet authority, balanced by a sense of vulnerability.
Atkinson often draws on archetypes and myth, using simplified gesture and stance to suggest identity and inner life. In 'Osmond', character emerges through form and bearing rather than literal detail, giving the sculpture a timeless, contemplative quality.
Atkinson often draws on archetypes and myth, using simplified gesture and stance to suggest identity and inner life. In 'Osmond', character emerges through form and bearing rather than literal detail, giving the sculpture a timeless, contemplative quality.