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Magdalena Abakanowicz — Bird 2
Magdalena Abakanowicz

Bird 2

2008

A towering figurative sculpture by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, *Bird 2* combines rough-hewn wood, steel, burlap, and resin to evoke a sense of primal, organic power. The work reflects Abakanowicz's signature exploration of the human and natural form, with coarse textures and raw materials suggesting both vulnerability and resilience. The piece embodies her recurring themes of collective identity and the relationship between the individual body and the forces of nature.

Medium
wood, steel, burlap and resin

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 4, 2018

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Magdalena Abakanowicz, Bird 2, 2008

A towering figurative sculpture by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz, *Bird 2* combines rough-hewn wood, steel, burlap, and resin to evoke a sense of primal, organic power. The work reflects Abakanowicz's signature exploration of the human and natural form, with coarse textures and raw materials suggesting both vulnerability and resilience. The piece embodies her recurring themes of collective identity and the relationship between the individual body and the forces of nature.

Medium
wood, steel, burlap and resin
Year
2008
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Polish Artist, Mixed Media, Renowned Sculptor, Abstract Sculpture, Textile Art, Organic Forms, Female Artist, Earth Tones, Somber Mood, Fiber Art

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