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David Thorpe — Fragile Resistance
David Thorpe

Fragile Resistance

2004

"Fragile Resistance" by David Thorpe juxtaposes the brittle, rigid nature of plaster with the supple, organic quality of leather, creating a tension between vulnerability and endurance. The work explores themes of strength and fragility, inviting viewers to consider how resilience can exist within seemingly delicate or opposing materials. Together, these contrasting substances speak to the paradox of resistance found in impermanence.

Medium
plaster and leather

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David Thorpe, Fragile Resistance, 2004

"Fragile Resistance" by David Thorpe juxtaposes the brittle, rigid nature of plaster with the supple, organic quality of leather, creating a tension between vulnerability and endurance. The work explores themes of strength and fragility, inviting viewers to consider how resilience can exist within seemingly delicate or opposing materials. Together, these contrasting substances speak to the paradox of resistance found in impermanence.

Medium
plaster and leather
Year
2004
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Fragility And Strength, Tactile Texture, Male Artist, Mixed Media, British Artist, Plaster, Leather, Contemporary Artist, Muted Tones, Sculptural Installation, 21st Century, Abstract

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