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      Bronze Figures Explore Movement in Sculptures by Coderch & Malavia

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      #body
      #bronze
      #sculpture

      January 5, 2021
      Grace Ebert

      “Clio’s Dream” (2020), bronze and blue patina. All images © Coderch & Malavia, shared with permission
      At the center of Coderch & Malavia’s artistic practice is the beauty of the human figure and its various expressions. The Valencia-based duo works collaboratively to cast bronze sculptures that explore the nuances of the body through dance-like movements and distinct gestures. Natural details like golden branches and feathered wings embellish many of the heavily patinaed works, Coderch & Malavia share, to evoke themes from classic literature, theater, photography, cinema, and ballet. “The human being is three-dimensional,” they say. “Probably that is the main reason why we are attracted to sculpture. It is the closest artistic representation of ourselves.”
      After a discussion on intentions for a new project, the pair generally works with a live model to help the sculpture take shape. “The complicated part is organizing and sharing the physical creation of the work itself because you need double discipline,” they say. “You must learn to trust your partner and be able to share your ideas and your work with him, and, above all, you must put your ego aside in order to stay equal to commit to the final result.”
      Get a glimpse into Coderch & Malavia’s process on their site and Instagram, where you can also follow their upcoming exhibitions.

      Detail of “Clio’s Dream” (2020), bronze and blue patina
      Detail of “Haiku” (2019), bronze
      Detail of “Haiku” (2019), bronze
      “Moonlight Shadow” (2019), bronze, 80 centimeters
      “Odette” (2018), bronze, 68 centimeters
      Detail of “Moonlight Shadow” (2019), bronze, 80 centimeters
      Detail of “Odette” (2018), bronze, 68 centimeters
      “Haiku” (2019), bronze

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      #bronze
      #sculpture

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      Affected by a Central Force, Dancers Perform Implausible Bends on a Perpetually Spinning Stage

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      September 29, 2020
      Grace Ebert

      
      “Celui qui tombe,” or he who falls, is an illusory performance from self-described circus artist Yoann Bourgeois (previously) that opens with six dancers on a spinning platform. As the central stage turns, the performers run forward to fight the perpetual motion, even though their efforts keep them in the same spot. The sextet moves easily throughout the performance, grasping onto each other and stopping in neat lines as they respond to the stage’s revolutions. As Kottke notes, the centripetal force of the platform makes it possible for the dancers to contort their bodies into seemingly implausible positions, like the acute bends shown below, and remain standing.
      Bourgeois created “Celui qui tombe” in 2014 and shares an extensive collection of similar illusions on YouTube. You also can keep up with his work on Instagram.

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      A Dramatic Performance by Juilliard Students Brings a Socially Distant Approach to Ravel’s Boléro

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       Maurice Ravel’s Boléro is a particularly collaborative composition in that it passes the melodic theme through a series of solos. The sequential performances highlight the distinct tones and sounds of each instrument, whether it be a flute, violin, or the anomalous saxophone. In a spectacular new project, dozens of Juilliard students who now are […] More