This and That: Brancusi and Clay in The Contemporary Austin’s Online Shop

by Brandon Zech February 21, 2022

“This and That” is an occasional series of paired observations. See past “This and That” posts here. – Ed.

Today: Anthropomorphic hugging

A plaster sculpture of two figures embracing, hugging, and kissing.

Constantin Brancusi, “The Kiss (Le Baiser),” 1907-1908 (cast before 1914), plaster, 11 x 10 1/4 x 8 1/2 in. Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection, Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, TX

A block of gray clay, sitting on a table in a bag.

Dillo White Clay for sale in The Contemporary Austin’s online shop

A block of gray clay, sitting on a table in a bag.

Balcones White Clay for sale in The Contemporary Austin’s online shop

A block of gray clay, sitting on a table in a bag.

Armstone Clay for sale in The Contemporary Austin’s online shop

 

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No matter how original, innovative or crazy your idea, someone else is also working on that idea. Furthermore, they are using notation very similar to yours. – Bruce J. MacLennan

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