Skeleton [from Circus of Angels]
Christine Webster, Artist
This is one of the
photographs
in our collection.
It was made in 1996. The place where it was made is unknown.
About the Work
Part
of
a
series
the
artist
did
depicting
New
Zealand
dancer
and
choreographer
Douglas
Wright.
Elizabeth
Caughey
describes
the
works
as
-
exploring
the
threshold
between
endings
and
beginnings,
movement
and
stillness.
Suspended
seemingly
in
defiance
of
gravity,
he
was
portrayed
in
poses
that
suggested
transcendence
–
over
death,
gravity,
pain
and
living.
This record has related works.
Measurements
1983 x 2560 mm installed
Media
cibachrome print
Description
Part of the Circus of Angels series. Large format photographic work comprising of two horizontal panels. Image is of dancer and choreographer Douglas Wright with his arms wrapped around a skeleton and his head thrown back.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery, Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of the artist, 1997
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
02 Apr 1997