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Marc Quinn — Man Struck by Lightning
Marc Quinn

Man Struck by Lightning

1998

A monumental bronze figure captures a human form frozen in a moment of violent, electrifying impact, the body contorted and suspended in a dramatic pose that conveys both vulnerability and raw energy. Marc Quinn masterfully uses the weight and permanence of bronze and steel to contrast the fleeting, unpredictable nature of a lightning strike, creating a tension between stillness and chaos. The sculpture invites reflection on the fragility of human existence and the overwhelming, indifferent power of natural forces.

Medium
bronze and steel

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

October 4, 2018

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Marc Quinn, Man Struck by Lightning, 1998

A monumental bronze figure captures a human form frozen in a moment of violent, electrifying impact, the body contorted and suspended in a dramatic pose that conveys both vulnerability and raw energy. Marc Quinn masterfully uses the weight and permanence of bronze and steel to contrast the fleeting, unpredictable nature of a lightning strike, creating a tension between stillness and chaos. The sculpture invites reflection on the fragility of human existence and the overwhelming, indifferent power of natural forces.

Medium
bronze and steel
Year
1998
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Sculpture, Dynamic Pose, Bronze Sculpture, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, British Artist, Contemporary Artist, Dark Tones, Visceral Intensity, 21st Century, Dramatic Subject Matter

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