LORENZO QUINN
ity is that of knowing that someone has
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Resin sculpture
complete trust in you,” says Quinn. “I have Edition of 999
been working constantly on gaining my
Height 15"
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children’s absolute trust. they need to know
that their father's love is unconditional but
they must also understand that, as anything
that unites people together, it’s a journey
that must be travelled together.”
In the same way, his striking ‘Decisions’ is
drops you on top of a deserted island with a man at a crossroads. Quinn likens making
an ocean of unchartered waters all around,” decisions as similar to a train about to take
explains Quinn in his accompanying text. "I a different line. “It’s about putting things
remember crying, my first memory of true in perspective, about the decisions, even
love is one of complete helplessness. my small ones, that we have to make every day.
whole existence was involved and nothing All our calculations are partly choice, so do
else would fit. there was no room for any what your heart tells you and your mind will
other emotion. follow.”
In his piece 'trust’, a sense of awe and Sculpture is never just figurative or deco-
wonder is conveyed as a human figure lies rative for Quinn. His stunning ‘Creation’
in an open palm. It is an image of purity and sculpture (page 4) displays the mastery
honesty which Quinn says is paramount of his art. the perfect shape of an egg is
in building human relationships. “the most framed by two pointing fingers directly
wonderful feeling and greatest responsibil- inspired by michaelangelo’s
iconic painting ‘Creation of Adam’. Quinn
sees this juxtaposition of perfection in man
and nature as proof of mans’ ability to live
within an ideal world. A homage to two of
his greatest inspirations, michelangelo and
Salvador Dali, Quinn says: “It has always
amazed me to see how the ancient cultures
such as the Egyptians were able to create
the perfect forms of the pyramids and how
nature has created simple forms like an egg.
this shows me that man and nature could
be in perfect symbiosis.”
Trust
this piece represents Quinn’s own
Resin sculpture
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towering talent as well as providing a fitting
Height 9½"
tribute to the great artists michelangelo and
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Salvador Dali. He says: "this sculpture is
my tribute to these two great masters, but
especially to Dali to whom I owe my initia-
tion into the art world."
Something for which his legions of col-
lectors around the world will be eternally
grateful.
on SHoW
Lorenzo Quinn's new collection will be
available at selected galleries this Autumn.
www.washingtongreen.co.uk
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