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Robert Thornley — Friends of the Heart
Robert Thornley

Friends of the Heart

2005

This commanding abstract limestone sculpture by Robert Thornley presents a tall totemic column with angular geometric planes and a subtly suggested face at its apex, evoking both architectural structure and human presence. The work demonstrates Thornley's mastery of direct carving and his ability to distill figural forms into simplified, monumental shapes. The natural warm grey tone of the limestone enhances the tactile quality and weight of the piece. It was gifted to the collection by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Heiman in 2005.

Medium
limestone

Notes

Identified via brass plaque affixed to limestone base. Plaque text reads: 'ROBERT THORNLEY / Friends of the Heart / limestone / Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Heiman, 2005'. Sculpture is installed indoors against a yellow ochre wall on terracotta and pink tiled flooring. The base is a rough-hewn limestone block.

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Robert Thornley, Friends of the Heart, 2005

This commanding abstract limestone sculpture by Robert Thornley presents a tall totemic column with angular geometric planes and a subtly suggested face at its apex, evoking both architectural structure and human presence. The work demonstrates Thornley's mastery of direct carving and his ability to distill figural forms into simplified, monumental shapes. The natural warm grey tone of the limestone enhances the tactile quality and weight of the piece. It was gifted to the collection by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Heiman in 2005.

Medium
limestone
Year
2005

Related themes

Figural, Geometric, Limestone, Carved, Sculpture, Totemic, Large Format, Modern, Abstract, Figurative, Contemporary

Collected by

Alex Capecelatro