'Red Scarf' is a breathtaking statement piece by Carol Peace, which displays an elegant figure armed with a red scarf. Could this figure be seeking our attention, flagging us down? Or is she simply in a moment of quiet liberation?
- Media: bronze gold leaf
- Dimensions: 100 x 155 x 46cm
- Price: £18400.00
'Red Scarf' is a breathtaking, contemporary statement piece by Carol Peace, which displays an elegant figure armed with a red scarf, thrown upwards towards the sky. A practicing sculptor of 20 years, Carol Peace works mainly with bronze to create tactile yet playful sculptures, specialising in the human form. A draughtsman as much as she is a sculptor - Peace firstly works with clay as though she's sketching - it is a direct way to translate her initial ideas into something 3D. These clay sculptures are then cast into bronze or resin, turning these airy and fluid forms into sturdy, permanent statement pieces. This process of working with clay is vital to her work - it ensures that the initial mark making is immediate and intuitive, as though drawing with charcoal onto paper. Her works boast an organic, earthy colour palette, which would seamlessly compliment both interior and exterior environments. “I love watching people, I like drawing people – the whole spectrum of life, death, everything – the human condition” Peace takes her main inspiration from human interaction and activity, and is heavily drawn to romantic aspects of human life. Despite this theme, Peace's works are always open to interpretation, and allow us to apply our own meanings and narrative. 'Red Scarf' is no exception - with enlarged hands and feet, the figure feels grounded, yet its elongated limbs create a sense of movement and freedom. Her works are open, freeing, and encourage their viewer to open their minds and to find themselves in the work. How do you view this piece? Could this figure be seeking our attention, flagging us down? Or simply in a moment of quiet liberation? This piece would bring a sense of life to any space it resides - it is undoubtedly a conversation starter. It's neutral palette with a pop of gold means that it would complement any space, whether it be a garden, a contemporary art gallery, a business space or home - it is a versatile, unique work of art that would make a worthwhile investment.
Carol Peace (b.1970) is a contemporary sculptor who boasts an impressive career, with collectors in China, America, Europe and Canada. Completing her degree at Winchester, Peace works primarily with bronze and resin to create dynamic and romantic sculptures which explore the human form. A practicing sculptor of 20 years, Peace creates tactile yet playful sculptures, specialising in the condition, and human activity day to day. “I love watching people, I like drawing people – the whole spectrum of life, death, everything – the human condition” A draughtsman as much as she is a sculptor - Peace firstly works with clay as though she's sketching - it is a direct way to translate her initial ideas into something 3D. These clay sculptures are then cast into bronze, turning these fluid forms into sturdy and permanent statement pieces. This process of working with clay is vital to her work - it ensures that the initial mark making is immediate and intuitive. Though her works appear fluid and airy, they are made of long-lasting, solid materials such as bronze and resin. “People see themselves in the work – they see what they want to see, and they have their own story” A co-founder of the Bristol Drawing School, and later Spike Island, Peace now works from her studio in East London. With a long-lasting and versatile body of work, any piece from Carol Peace's collection would make a worthwhile investment, and an exciting addition to any art collection.
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