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Bethany KrullPorcelain Monkey, Topiary Tree "Surrogate/Monkey Topiary" by Bethany Krull2011
2011
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This piece by New York artist, Bethany Krull depicts a white porcelain monkey clinging to a white porcelain potted topiary tree with a bulbous top made of beautifully textured archival paper-mache. The monkey is hand-built without the use of molds in a super white porcelain with a surface so stunning that it is left unglazed. In contrast, the eyes, nose and fingernails are glazed with a super shiny, wet-looking clear glaze. The pot of the topiary is wheel-thrown in multiple parts. This work is from the artist's "Dominance and Affection" series that explores our society's most intimate connection with the natural world that tends to be with the plants and animals that we have altered through the process of domestication. Wild animals are turned into pets, genetically sculpted into sweeter, cuter, less dangerous versions of themselves. Our homes have become barriers that keep the wild out, yet they are filled with caged animals, potted plants and countless other creatures and representations of the natural world as we strive to give balance and meaning to our technology-laden and, often, nature deprived lives.
- Creator:Bethany Krull (1981, American)
- Creation Year:2011
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Buffalo, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU165128965862
Bethany Krull
Bethany Krull creates porcelain and mixed media sculptures rooted in an exploration of the complicated relationships between humans, fellow animals, and the rest of the natural world. Krull's work investigates the intricate connections and resilience exhibited by even the most fragile of creatures.We are reminded that growth pushes forth from decay, and that the cycle of life and death are emphatically entwined. Acknowledging the ongoing Holocene or sixth extinction, Krull's creations remind us that every moment calls for both mourning and celebration.
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