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Peter Brooke-BallPraise by Peter Brooke-Ball - Rope and Marble Sculpture, abstract, light, red2021
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Portuguese rosa marble, rope and copper on Portland limestone, 105 cm × 38 cm × 40 cm. The above dimensions include the base, which is attached.
Dimensions of the base: H 20 x L 38 x D 40 cm
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In this piece, the artist sets up a visual conversation between two materials that contrast starkly in both appearance and properties. The rope, seemingly containing the intense pressure exerted by an animated stone, alters the perception of the stone — making it appear soft and pliable, thereby challenging its inherent rigidity. This pairing is both unexpected and thought-provoking: is the rope applying pressure to the stone, or is the stone bearing down on the rope?
Though Peter Brooke-Ball’s works do not convey an overt message, they intrigue through their humor, simplicity, and tactile appeal. As the artist himself puts it, the intention is to create “objects that are gorgeous with a hint of mystery.” At times, the pieces evoke notions of tension or force, yet they also touch on ideas of protection and connection, rooted in the artist’s own sentiment: “I see each piece as a thought and I want to keep that thought secure and precious, fearing it might all slip away.” While each viewer brings their own interpretation, the titles of the sculptures often hint at a concept, scenario, or emotion. The artist especially values the reactions of children, who approach the works without preconceived notions and with an instinctive, hands-on curiosity.
Peter Brooke-Ball’s practice centers on uniting contrasting materials—linked, suspended, enveloped, or bound—forcing them into a shared space. In his sculptures combining stone and rope, he explores the dialogue between the physical traits of each material, crafting a paradox that shifts the conventional power dynamic: “I like the idea of the soft defining the shape of the hard.” The artist’s work is marked by this striking visual contrast, which renders each piece enigmatic—sometimes unsettling, other times whimsical and lighthearted.
- Creator:Peter Brooke-Ball (1951, English)
- Creation Year:2021
- Dimensions:Height: 41.34 in (105 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Paris, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU803116356902
Peter Brooke-Ball
Peter Brooke-Ball’s abstract sculptures surprise with their humour, simplicity and sensuality. His work actively connects and compels the coexistence of dissimilar materials (primarily stone and rope), that are attached, suspended, surrounded, covered or tied to each other. The contrasting, evocative aesthetic elements of the artworks contribute to them being highly enigmatic, sometimes troubling and disturbing, sometimes amusing and playful. Peter Brooke-Ball’s work was featured in a BBC documentary in 2016. The artist is a member of the Royal Society of Sculptors (MRSS), an English organisation that promotes excellence in sculpture. “My overriding passion is purity and simplicity. I strip away superfluous marks and decoration to express simple, honest ideas. What’s left can be a little scary but that is part of the purpose – to unsettle the viewer.”
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