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Deborah Butterfield — Calligraphy
Deborah Butterfield

Calligraphy

Deborah Butterfield's *Calligraphy* reflects her signature exploration of the horse as both subject and sculptural form, constructed from found materials that evoke the organic textures of nature. The work captures the quiet dignity and physical presence of the animal through an accumulation of fragmented elements, suggesting movement and stillness simultaneously. Butterfield's intuitive approach transforms raw material into a graceful, expressive form that mirrors the fluid lines suggested by the work's title.

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Under the Influence

September 16, 2014

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Deborah Butterfield, Calligraphy

Deborah Butterfield's *Calligraphy* reflects her signature exploration of the horse as both subject and sculptural form, constructed from found materials that evoke the organic textures of nature. The work captures the quiet dignity and physical presence of the animal through an accumulation of fragmented elements, suggesting movement and stillness simultaneously. Butterfield's intuitive approach transforms raw material into a graceful, expressive form that mirrors the fluid lines suggested by the work's title.

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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th-Century Art, Figurative Sculpture, Abstract Art, 20th Century, Modernist Style, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Gestural Quality, Figurative Art, Assemblage Art, Abstract Form, Equine Subject, Naturalistic Palette, Three-Dimensional, Female Artist, Horse Subject

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Alex Capecelatro