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David Thorpe — Endeavours
David Thorpe

Endeavours

A sculptural construction by David Thorpe, *Endeavours* brings together wood, ceramic tiles, and steel in a work that speaks to themes of craft, industry, and human ambition. The combination of materials evokes both the domestic and the utilitarian, suggesting a layered dialogue between the handmade and the manufactured. The piece reflects Thorpe's ongoing interest in utopian ideals, communal building, and the intersection of modernist and folk traditions.

Medium
wood, ceramic tiles, steel

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April 13, 2016

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David Thorpe, Endeavours

A sculptural construction by David Thorpe, *Endeavours* brings together wood, ceramic tiles, and steel in a work that speaks to themes of craft, industry, and human ambition. The combination of materials evokes both the domestic and the utilitarian, suggesting a layered dialogue between the handmade and the manufactured. The piece reflects Thorpe's ongoing interest in utopian ideals, communal building, and the intersection of modernist and folk traditions.

Medium
wood, ceramic tiles, steel
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold, Minimalist, Installation, Wood And Steel, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Ceramic, British, Abstract, Contemporary

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