Heywood, Anthony (2004) Earth elephant. [Exhibition/show, Public art, Sculpture]
Creators: | Heywood, Anthony |
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Description/Abstract: | The Elephant The work therefore challenges traditional notions, initially by evoking classicism, a form which utilised materials of both symbolic and intrinsic value which would age gracefully. This idea of long term appreciation and value is quite obviously alien, not only to the procurers and purveyors of ivory, but too much of contemporary culture. Ironically, the medium of television, which was responsible for disseminating the plight of the elephants, is also responsible for the dissemination of a great deal of information and entertainment which is arguably of dubious value. A television set which is not performing the function for which it was designed, is a peculiarly bereft and graceless object- the very epitome of vacuity- the detritus of culture. The body of an elephant slaughtered solely for possession of its tusks is the detritus of a supply created to meet the demand of a particular rarefied ostentatious and perverted refinement of taste. |
Item Type: | Art/Design Item |
Date: | 1 November 2004 |
Copyright Holders: | Anthony Heywood |
Material: | televisions, computers, typewriters, ornaments, fashion accessories, jewellery, shoes |
Measurements or Duration: | 7m long x 4.5 m high |
Funders: | UCA |
Locations / Venues: | Location From Date To Date Bondi beach Sydney 1 November 2004 28 November 2004 Brisbane sculpture park 5 January 2005 2011 |
Projects or Series: | Elephant project |
Uncontrolled Keywords or tags : | earth elephant, found objects, household items |
Schools: | School of Fine Art & Photography |
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Depositing User: |
Mr Anthony Heywood
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Date Deposited: | 17 Sep 2012 18:06 |
Last Modified: | 04 Dec 2012 17:24 |
URI: | https://research.uca.ac.uk/id/eprint/964 |
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