Saturday, 20 April 2013

'Myths & Mysteries': 'Typhon & Echidna' Pt. 1

30/3/2011

I've initiated drawing out a design for one of the major pieces that I intend to exhibit. It is to be entitled 'Typhon & Echidna Coupling' and could be considered a homage to Constantin Brancusi's 'The Kiss'.

The Kiss (1907) by Constantin Brancusi
 
I had an idea to create a sculpture based on the two mythical figures shortly after the start of the project. However, while briefly looking into the development of modern sculpture since 1900, I came across this piece. Its totemic form makes it very relatable to other western artists I had looked into who began to take inspiration from African and Indo-Pacific arts.

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