The artist of this piece is Leslie Fry, an artist from Vermont famous for her anthropomorphic style of sculpture. She draws inspiration from architectural styles, nature, human characteristics, and her own self-created mythological fiction. Her style is clearly evident in this sculpture at deCordova, Colossal AcornHead.
Cast in bronze, this sculpture, created in 2012, has measurements of 36x60x40 inches. It was lent to the sculpture park on July 1, 2013, and rests in the forested area of deCordova. This location is essential for the piece; an acorn wouldn't make sense anywhere else but in the forest.
Fry uses elements of texture, symmetry, and repetition in her piece. The smooth texture of the face contrasts with the rough texture of the acorn style designs on either side of the face, and the Corinthian style rim around the forehead. Repetition of the acorn shapes creates a sense of unity in the sculpture. When I first saw the piece, I was rather amused by the concept of an anthropomorphic acorn; however, upon further inspection, the sculpture began to evoke a sense of curiosity as to what the story behind it was. Is an acorn transforming into a giant head, or is the giant head transforming into an acorn? Either way, the facial expression of the piece seems rather sad, as if in distress due to being stuck in some sort of metamorphic phase.
Overall, I enjoy the sculpture. Due to its abstract nature, there are many ways in which it could be interpreted. For example, for me, the piece evoked sadness. My friend, however, saw the acorn head simply at rest and absorbing the forest scenery.
Cast in bronze, this sculpture, created in 2012, has measurements of 36x60x40 inches. It was lent to the sculpture park on July 1, 2013, and rests in the forested area of deCordova. This location is essential for the piece; an acorn wouldn't make sense anywhere else but in the forest.
Fry uses elements of texture, symmetry, and repetition in her piece. The smooth texture of the face contrasts with the rough texture of the acorn style designs on either side of the face, and the Corinthian style rim around the forehead. Repetition of the acorn shapes creates a sense of unity in the sculpture. When I first saw the piece, I was rather amused by the concept of an anthropomorphic acorn; however, upon further inspection, the sculpture began to evoke a sense of curiosity as to what the story behind it was. Is an acorn transforming into a giant head, or is the giant head transforming into an acorn? Either way, the facial expression of the piece seems rather sad, as if in distress due to being stuck in some sort of metamorphic phase.
Overall, I enjoy the sculpture. Due to its abstract nature, there are many ways in which it could be interpreted. For example, for me, the piece evoked sadness. My friend, however, saw the acorn head simply at rest and absorbing the forest scenery.