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Daddy Long Legs
2021 Competition entry
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Gabriele Levi Jacobs
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Jelutong, steel, Pratley putty
185.5 x 82 x 131 cm
R12 400
Description:
This sculpture is a symbol of nurturing and care. It is an interpretation of the African Jacana bird. The male of the species has pouches beneath its wings which it uses to safely carry its chicks in moments of danger, with just their little legs protruding from his plumage. A manifestation of paternal caregiving, this piece is a tribute to fatherhood, particularly in our contemporary society in which the responsibility of raising children is largely taken up by women. Its exaggerated legs and multiple heads lend a mythical quality to the bird, reminiscent of Hindu Deities.
Steel
Jelutong
Pratley putty
Silent moments, meditative poses
Detail
Tags
Gabriele Levi Jacobs
Details:
Not Signed
Jelutong, steel, Pratley putty
185.5 x 82 x 131 cm
R12 400
Description:
This sculpture is a symbol of nurturing and care. It is an interpretation of the African Jacana bird. The male of the species has pouches beneath its wings which it uses to safely carry its chicks in moments of danger, with just their little legs protruding from his plumage. A manifestation of paternal caregiving, this piece is a tribute to fatherhood, particularly in our contemporary society in which the responsibility of raising children is largely taken up by women. Its exaggerated legs and multiple heads lend a mythical quality to the bird, reminiscent of Hindu Deities.
Steel
Jelutong
Pratley putty