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The Defiant | 2023
$12,000
This sculpture is that of a highly abstracted person standing defiantly in front of the viewer. The Defiant represents those who stand up to brutes and bullies to preserve their freedom, values and culture. Whislt inspired by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some have remarked that it has a bit of a Ned Kelly look. It consists of salvaged stainless steel.
The sculpture comes with a mounting plate that would enable easy installation on a concrete plinth.
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To : Sculpture on the Farm
The Defiant | 2023 Sculptor Bio
Laurent Rivory
I have always had an interest in sculpture but only began steel sculpture in 2019 after doing a National Art School short course. My first exhibition was at Sculpture on the Farm in 2019. I experiment with several styles of steel sculpture using found/recycled steel, largely with waxed and oxidised finishes. Major influences include David Smith (early works in particular) and Julio Gonzalez. My work represents a collision between Cubist leanings, a sensitivity to the provenance and innate aesthetics of the steel, a soupçon of humour and my commitment to an environmentally sustainable art practice.
I was born in France (La Rochelle) but have lived in Australia for over 50 years. I sculpt in my workshop in the Blue Mountains (Springwood) using locally salvaged steel. In some cases, the steel is found in the bush around the area.
Exhibitions
2019
Sculpture on the Farm (Dungog, NSW)
Sculptures in the Garden (Mudgee, NSW)
Georges River Art Prize (Hurstville, NSW) – Finalist
2020
“Ferrophilia”, Braemar Gallery (Springwood, NSW) – 12 works shown.
Sculpture in the Vineyards (Wollombi, NSW)
Urunga Small Art Prize (Urunga, NSW)
Sculptures in the Garden (Mudgee, NSW)
2021
Sculpture Bermagui (Bermagui, NSW)
“Ex Machina”, Braemar Gallery (Springwood, NSW) – 10 works shown.
Sculpture in the Vineyards (Wollombi, NSW)
2022
Public Sculpture Program, Braemar Gallery
Sculpture in the Vineyards (Wollombi, NSW)
Greenway Art Prize (Leichhardt, NSW) – Finalist
Hunters Hill Art Prize (Hunters Hill, NSW) – Finalist
Blue Mountains Art Prize (Wentworth Falls, NSW)
2023
Bowral Sculpture Prize (Bowral, NSW)
“Abstraction and Ambiguity”, Braemar Gallery (Springwood, NSW) – 10 works shown.
