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In the Tradition of Smiling Angels
Claire CURNEEN
(Artist)
The Angels represent a grand presence. They are messengers, bringers of news, good or bad. They serve as a reminder of our mortality with a comforting presence. Terracotta is warm and has associations with the ground. It is ordinary and commonplace and therefore imparts a sense of belonging. This contrasts with the use of gold which carries meaning of high value and status. This work explores the idea of the importance of the ordinary existing alongside with the extraordinary' (Claire Curneen).
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 39104
Creation/Production
Acquisition
Purchase - ass. of DWT, 27/7/2009
Purchased with support from The Derek Williams Trust
Measurements
Height
(cm): 78
Width
(cm): 50 when assembled
Depth
(cm): 29.3
Height
(in): 30 3/4
Width
(in): 19 3/4 when assembled
Depth
(in): 11 1/2
Material
Terracotta
Gold lustre
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