A "kinda creepy" hand sculpture was suspended by helicopter earlier in August and placed on the roof of City Gallery Wellington. The installation -- which measures at five meters in height, is the work of New Zealand artist Ronnie van Hout. Described as a "partial self-portrait" of the creative, the composition presents a fusion of a face and a hand. It is actually "scans of the artist's own body parts."
The hand sculpture goes by the name of 'Quasi' — a reference that is derived from 'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame' and the main protagonist, Quasimodo. For construction, Ronnie van Hout utilized a mix of steel, polystyrene, and resin. The installation is expected to adorn the City Gallery Wellington for up to three years.
Photo Credits: City Gallery Wellington
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Large-scale Outdoor Sculptures
- The placement of a five-meter hand sculpture on the roof of City Gallery Wellington showcases the trend of incorporating large-scale outdoor sculptures into urban landscapes.
- Hybrid Art Installations
- The fusion of a face and a hand in Ronnie van Hout's sculpture represents the trend of creating hybrid art installations that combine different elements and concepts.
- Self-referential Art
- Ronnie van Hout's use of scans of his own body parts in the hand sculpture reflects the trend of self-referential art, where artists draw inspiration from their own lives and experiences.
Where This Applies
- Public Art
- The installation of the hand sculpture on the roof of City Gallery Wellington highlights the potential for the public art industry to incorporate large-scale, visually striking pieces into urban spaces.
- Art Galleries
- The inclusion of Ronnie van Hout's sculpture in the City Gallery Wellington reveals opportunities for art galleries to feature innovative and thought-provoking hybrid art installations that captivate visitors.
- Sculpture Manufacturing
- The construction of the hand sculpture using a mix of steel, polystyrene, and resin indicates the potential for the sculpture manufacturing industry to explore new materials and techniques in creating large-scale outdoor sculptures.
