Figurative Bronze Sculpture "Lovers" by John Kennedy

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Figurative Bronze Sculpture "Lovers" by John Kennedy

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Figurative bronze sculpture entitled "Lovers" by California sculptor, John Kennedy, circa 1994. The piece is signed "J. Kennedy" and numbered 121 / 150. The sculptor John Kennedy (1931–2004) is widely known for his graceful bronze figures, which adorn parks, campuses, and public buildings around the world. Two of his most famous sculptures are Spirit of Audrey, dedicated to Audrey Hepburn and located at the UNICEF Headquarters in New York City, and The Entertainer, the official bronze award given every year to winners of the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Throughout his life, Kennedy always held on to his greatest passion: the creation of art. In fact, his artistic approach and gifted vision underpinned his success in his many careers. He often travelled in Europe where he apprenticed with world-class sculptors, learning firsthand how to cast bronzes using the traditional lost-wax method. He was fascinated with the physical process of working in clay. He loved the way in which he was able to communicate the profound depth and range of human emotions through it. After moving his family to Palm Springs, California in 1980, Kennedy was finally able to immerse himself totally in art. Although he was trained in the classical style of sculpture, he proceeded to create abstract figures –devoid of facial features, yet fully human and saturated with emotion. Kennedy sought to reveal the intimacy of loving relationships by giving these abstract figures recognizable gestures and poses, such as the caress of a hand or a gentle embrace. He once said of his creative process: “You can tell so much from a figure’s body language. Even the tilt of the head shows a particular mood or emotion. In this way, the body is a vehicle for the expression of the spirit”.

Creator:
John Kennedy (Sculptor)
Dimensions:
Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Style:
Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1994
Condition:
Seller Location:
San Diego, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU936610553473