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Phyllida Barlow — Anvil
Phyllida Barlow

Anvil

A monumental sculpture by British artist Phyllida Barlow, *Anvil* embodies her signature approach of transforming raw, humble materials into imposing, gravity-defying structures. The work commands its surrounding space with a sense of precarious mass and brute physicality, evoking both industrial weight and a playful subversion of sculptural convention. True to Barlow's practice, the piece challenges expectations of form and balance, oscillating between the monumental and the makeshift.

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 17, 2013

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Phyllida Barlow, Anvil

A monumental sculpture by British artist Phyllida Barlow, *Anvil* embodies her signature approach of transforming raw, humble materials into imposing, gravity-defying structures. The work commands its surrounding space with a sense of precarious mass and brute physicality, evoking both industrial weight and a playful subversion of sculptural convention. True to Barlow's practice, the piece challenges expectations of form and balance, oscillating between the monumental and the makeshift.

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Raw Materials, Abstract Art, Monumental Scale, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Urban Influence, British Artist, Industrial Imagery, Contemporary Artist, Bold Forms, Raw Aesthetic, Three Dimensional Work, Installation Art, Abstract Sculpture, Industrial Aesthetic, Established Artist, Neutral Tones, Three-Dimensional, Female Artist, Sculptor

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