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Mark Handforth — English Rose
Mark Handforth

English Rose

1996

A sprawling, large-scale sculptural work, *English Rose* by Mark Handforth merges industrial materials with a romantic, botanical sensibility. Handforth's signature blend of street-found aesthetics and poetic abstraction transforms the familiar symbol of the rose into something raw and monumental. The work balances toughness and delicacy, evoking both the grit of urban environments and the fleeting beauty of nature.

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Mark Handforth, English Rose, 1996

A sprawling, large-scale sculptural work, *English Rose* by Mark Handforth merges industrial materials with a romantic, botanical sensibility. Handforth's signature blend of street-found aesthetics and poetic abstraction transforms the familiar symbol of the rose into something raw and monumental. The work balances toughness and delicacy, evoking both the grit of urban environments and the fleeting beauty of nature.

Year
1996
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Industrial Style, Male Artist, Sculpture, Floral Motif, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Romantic Mood, Contemporary Art, Established Artist, Neutral Tones, Figurative

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