These four life-sized bronze pieces form
a collective that Bruce Denny has entitled 'Intrigue'. There are two men and two
women with one couple close together and the others wider apart. As the pieces
are not linked to each other I assume that they can be re-arranged if
necessary.
The placard, next to the statues,
reads:
"Intrigue
'Much of who we are as individuals
has to do with our interactions; with others, with ourselves and indeed with the
world around us. In fact our whole environment depends on interaction; Atoms
interact to make molecules, which interact to make compounds. Complex organic
molecules interact to make simple cells, which are the basis of life itself. Our
bodies are collections of cells which are interdependent, working together to
create the whole.
Similarly in life we cannot exist
alone. We are totally dependent on the relationships around us to survive. But
further than this, on a social level, it is our interaction with others that
help us thrive.' - Bruce Denny
These sculptures form the 'Intrigue'
collection from Bruce Denny's second body of work,
'Interaction'.
For more information about Bruce
Denny and to see more of his work, please visit his website.
www.brucedenny.com"
The Saatchi On-line website (visit link) tells us about
Denny:
"Born 1967 in Ipswich, Suffolk
Bruce's school years saw his early creative talents overshadowed by sciences and
a need to work towards a financially stable future. After several years of
working in the City, his creative talents could be caged no longer, and his
passion for art; sculpture in particular, saw him make a fresh
start.
With a wealth of experience of life
in the real world, and a love of the human form and all it stands for,
figurative sculpture is now the focus of Bruce's work.
Human beings are so complex. The
pure physicality of the way the body works is fascinating. Layer on top of that
our emotions and what we have achieved throughout history, and you have the
single most fascinating subject imaginable.
Capturing the essence of humanity,
life, power, beauty, energy, is what Bruce's work is all
about."