Her sculptures also may be the first works to explore the interior lives of horses a long overdue answer to centuries of martial and monumental equine art. Three years later, she moved to a ranch in montana where she raises horses, the. Roosa has written, like ancient, noble archaeological remains, skeletal and grand. Deborah butterfield is an american sculptor best known for her depictions of horses made from found objects and natural materials, such as wood and recycled metal. Butterfield was born in san diego, ca, on the same day as the 75th running of the kentucky derby, a fact that she claims to be. Essence the horses of deborah butterfield wandering. Butterfield is a contemporary artist who began her work after receiving her m. Butterfield developed her fauxwood approach at the walla walla foundry in eastern washington because her early stickandmud horses had deteriorated distressing art collectors. Butterfield was born in san diego, ca, on the same day as the 75th running of the kentucky derby, a fact that she claims to be the source of inspiration for her tendency to sculpt horses. While still at the university, the artist was eager to experiment with the different form in order to avoid figural abstractions of women for which her tutor manuel neri was known. May 22, 2017 deborah butterfield, big white 2017, unique cast bronze with patina, 94. Only two sculptures in this large book show a slightly different subject. American, born 1949 deborah butterfield is an american sculptor best known for her depictions of horses made from found objects and natural materials, such as wood and recycled metal. Deborah butterfield by robert gordon, deborah butterfield.
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The art of deborah butterfield by deborah butterfield. Deborah butterfield creates horses out of found materials mud, sticks, scrap metal, vines, fallen limbs, driftwood all of which have personal meaning to her. See more ideas about horse sculpture, sculpture and horse art. Taking in deborah butterfields epic, fully embodied horse sculptures, its clear that her animals are her muses. An essay by the noted author and horsewoman jane smiley captures the depth of butterfield s character and passion. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Essence the horses of deborah butterfield wandering educators. Night painting views butterfields horses as disintegrating and symbolic of the lacerated, compromised spirit of technological man.
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The wood used in the creation of my structure might come from kelly canyon, idaho, but it has been. Deborah butterfield on horses in art and life youtube. In the 1960s and 70s, the davis campus was a lively center for innovative new art, and butterfield eventually turned her attention toward art, receiving an mfa. Night painting views butterfield s horses as disintegrating and symbolic of the lacerated, compromised spirit of technological man.
Deborah butterfield transforms pieces of scrap metal and found wood into majestic, lifesize horse sculptures that are, as art historian wayne l. In 1995 the portland international airport commissioned deborah butterfield for an exhibit of her horse sculptures for which were placed along the drive as one leaves the airport. Deborah butterfields sculptural forms are based on her unique subject, horses. The art of deborah butterfield paperback april 1, 1992 by donald kuspit introduction, marcia tucker collaborator. Deborah butterfield, american sculptor known for her semiabstract elegant sculptures of horses, made initially from natural and found materials. Deborah butterfield by robert gordon i wrote an introduction to this book, but the book is only a gateway to photographs of the amazing artworks by deborah butterfield, a. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Many of her cast bronze horses begin as branches and pieces of wood. This new paperback edition of deborah butterfield showcases the full oeuvre of this great american sculptor, updated with new images of the artists latest work and information on her many gallery shows and museum exhibitions. Constructed in wood, and cast in bronze, the freestanding sculptures are shown in two scales.
A from the university of california, davis deborah butterfield. The retrospective includes nearly 100 self portraits, sculptures of horses from the artists career 19712003. Artist deborah butterfield addresses her process in creating her sculpture, monekana, from native hawaiian wood cast in bronze, and explores the ideas that connect her art with her passion. Issue in conjunction with a 2014 exhibition of sculpture horses made of scrap metal and found wood pieces and created by american sculptor deborah butterfield b. For the first decade or so, she created the structures using found objects like sticks and scrap metal. Over 100 sculptures and an explanation of dressage make this clear in the book deborah butterfield. Deborah butterfield robert gordon, author, john yau, joint. This new paperback edition of deborah butterfield showcases the full oeuvre of this great american sculptor, updated with new images of the artists latest work and. John yau, poet and art critic, adds a formal analysis of the artists the colour photographs of the sculptures, which represent the visual core of this book, have been provided by the artist and were taken in gallery installations. I thought metal horses, seems cold and unemotional. The last photo in a book on horses should be a sunset one could ride into. Her work in bronze is cast from found wood and sticks, and butterfields horses are imbued with an array of complex, almost human, emotional states.
Love, love love, deborah butterfields horse sculptures. The catalogue of an exhibition held at the lowe art museum, u. Deborah butterfield s sculptural forms are based on her unique subject, horses. Butterfield considered the animals expressive postures in response to the natural world as metaphors for human experience. At first glance, the sculpture appears to be made of tree branches. Deborah butterfield, big white 2017, unique cast bronze with patina, 94. I have never met a horse lover who did not gasp at the truth of butterfield s horses, and this catalogue, timed to coincide with a.
Along with her artisthusband john buck, she divides her time between a farm in bozeman, montana, and studio space in hawaii. Denver botanic gardens, 2015 ver at the best online prices at ebay. Most guests would simply wander by, nod their head, and move on. Deborah butterfield book by jane smiley thriftbooks. May 04, 2020 deborah butterfield, american sculptor known for her semiabstract elegant sculptures of horses, made initially from natural and found materials. Deborah butterfield began making horse sculptures in the 1970s. Known for her incredible craftsmanship and creative use of materials, butterfield is among the most respected and acclaimed artists of her generation. Deborah butterfields redstick was constructed using 1,430 pounds of solid bronze. When she attended the university of california uc, davis, she found it difficult to choose. In january, i approached the opening of deborah butterfields show at the hunter museum of american art with not a lot of enthusiasm. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Deborah butterfield s majestic horse is monumental in scale. Hunting for materials to work with was a necessary part of the process, as butterfield explained. May 02, 2014 critically acclaimed sculptor deborah butterfield usa, b.
Deborah butterfield artistic statement seaians portfolio. Deborah butterfield has been making essentially the same sculpture over and over for 25 years. Butterfields passion for horses began during her childhood. Born in san diego, deborah butterfield attended the university of california, davis, with the intention of studying veterinary medicine. Three years later, she moved to a ranch in montana where she raises horses, the inspiration.
Deborah butterfields contemplative horses at greg kucera. Critically acclaimed sculptor deborah butterfield usa, b. Montana artist deborah butterfield distinctly montana magazine. Deborah butterfields majestic horse is monumental in scale. Deborah butterfield s sculptures of horses appear to be fashioned from branches, scrap metal, and weathered lumber. Deborah butterfield by robert gordon i wrote an introduction to this book, but the book is only a gateway to photographs of the amazing artworks by deborah butterfield, a sculptor and dressage rider. Deborah butterfields sculptures of horses appear to be fashioned from branches, scrap metal, and weathered lumber. See available sculpture, and works on paper for sale and learn about. Beautifully packaged with a new cover, this elegant. You can hear it in the passion with which she describes the nine horses and three. The sculpture was a wonderful source of entertainment. Well, for me, i cant just have a paint box, and i cant order supplies. Butterfield, who keeps horses in montana, begins by making a model for each sculpture out of branches and twigs, choosing different kinds of wood for their formal and associative potential. Provenance greg kucera gallery, seattle acquired from the above by the present owner in 2000 literature robert gordon, deborah butterfield,new york 2003, p.
She uses these materials as the basis for each work, casting the final sculpture in bronze, which creates a rich patina that mimics the natural color and texture of wood. Deborah kay butterfield born may 7, 1949 is an american sculptor. She was born on the 75 th running kentucky derby, which she says is the main reason in which inspires her subject matter deborah butterfield. The art of deborah butterfield hardcover april 1, 1992 by marcia tucker author 4. With extraordinary focus and conviction, butterfield works independently of the tides of trends and art movements. She is known for her sculptures of horses made from found objects, like metal, and especially pieces of wood. Embark on a journey of art and nature with the whole family to explore.
Redstick lives in the museums south lobby, and as a guest services associate, i spent many hours keeping her company in that space. An essay by the noted author and horsewoman jane smiley captures the depth of butterfields character and passion. The horses of deborah butterfield, on display january 27 through april 29, highlights the singular focus of the sculptors work since the mid1970s. By now deborah butterfields skeletal horses, fashioned of. Tricking the eye with deborah butterfield crystal bridges.
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