Transfiguration - As Above So Below
Dias, Natalia
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Sculptural form, glazed porcelain, composed of a large, anatomically correct heart cast from that of a cow, with a complex arrangement of branches rising from the aorta and superior vena cava, symbolising veins, arteries and flames, standing on four short, spiny legs; the entire form is covered in vibrant, flowing glaze, primarily in reds, oranges and yellow on the heart and legs, with areas of white paper porcelain, the branches are primarily yellow.
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Collection
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Item Number
NMW A(L) 1998
Creation/Production
Dias, Natalia
Date: 2012
Techniques
Press-moulded
Forming
Applied Art
Hand-built
Forming
Applied Art
Assembled
Forming
Applied Art
Glazed
Decoration
Applied Art
Material
Porcelain
Location
on display
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