The Impossibility of Passion

Artist Name:
Jamie Mccartney
Year:
2007
Medium:
Bronze resin, sandstone plinth
Dimensions:
165cm high (life size)
Artwork Description:
The latest sculpture in my continuing exploration of Neo Surrealist themes. Her animated pose suggests she is involved in a passionate argument. Yet this is not possible, despite her body language. Her single breast and leg, narrow body and the lack of a head are disturbing to the eye, yet she remains strangely sexy. This dichotomy creates the power of the piece as your response to her as a woman, as a passionate woman, is at odds with her physiognomy. The Impossibility of Passion is a curious piece. One can only admire, never kiss, never talk to, never make love to. She is sexy, without sex. She is passionate but there is no possibility of passion with her. She is an enigma, a frustration, a freak. She prompts to consider the the impossibility of passion in our own lives.

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I have known Jamie for a while now and always liked his works. Now his Sculpture, The Impossibility of Passion is in the Saatchi Showdown this week and does stand a good chance of winning and ending up in the Saatchi gallery, based on a public vote which end this Monday the 7th/01/07. Please visit either the link below to vote:

http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/showdown/index.php?showpic=107817

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www.jamiemccartney.com here you can also know more about his work. Well done Jamie!!!

The description of this work really represents for me pure SENSUALITY IN TRANSITION.