Untitled

Untitled

Carl Gelles

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This is a black-and-white photo of a rough, unfinished sculpture. It shows two twisted figures tangled together—one arm is stretched high, the other clutches the other person’s leg. The stone looks raw, with visible cracks and uneven surfaces, like it was carved quickly or left as a sketch. The figures seem caught in a struggle, but their faces are blurred or missing. The base is a chunk of rock, grounding them in place. The photo itself looks old, with a faded border and a small number in the corner. If you like rough, expressive sculptures like this, check out Gelles, Carl.

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