Haniwa HorseThis figure immediately caught my eye. At first, it seemed sort of childish in execution and reminded me of stuffed dolls, but after a closer look, there are details within the horses bridle that give the piece an interesting mix of soft lines and finite details.
While the piece is not realistic to the extent of being at all mistakable for an actual horse, it does abstract enough basic details of the structure of a horse to obviously represent one. I like the legs, which, if they had been realistic, may not have been able to hold the piece up.
I really enjoy the sharp lines created by this house, especially since it stood out from the smooth forms of the other pieces from this period. The different line quality was enough to draw me to the piece. The piece, while by some standards simple, seems very complex to me, and I am curious to find out how exhausting such a thing would be to construct.
Cadaver Stirrup
This contemporary piece, created by Roxanne Jackson is one one my favorite pieces from the selection. I love the macabre influence, but also the whimsical execution of certain aspects as well. The artist keeps the dark quality of the head in the metallic black color applied to the mouth and what appears to be revealed muscle in the face. The light blue stripes that create the skin tone for the piece, however, are light and keep the viewers eyes traveling the length of the piece.
MonochromaF2
This piece, by Tanya Batura, is interesting because it has a somewhat realistic approach to the head, but gives the viewer no bodily context. The head is emerging, or melting into, the black from which it was created, which is mentally intriguing as well as visually. The finish that the artist chose for the piece adds to the character, giving each facet of the piece added shine that draws the viewers attention.
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