'RA (YELLOW)' - sculpture
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Description
'RA (YELLOW}', is a unique sculpture from Misha Milovanovich’s recent series of three sculptures, “Toka, Iwi, Peka, Ra”—drawing from the Maori words for Rock, Bone, Twig, and Sun. It signals a new direction in her practice, one that delves into the elemental and the tactile. This shift is not simply stylistic; it marks a profound reconnection with the natural world that underpins her conceptual and physical approach. In this work, Milovanovich moves beyond the traditional studio, engaging directly with the land itself. By collecting organic materials—twigs, stones, and flora—she transforms them into sculptures that mirror nature’s cycles of decay and rebirth.
These sculptures are more than aesthetic objects; they represent an ecological conversation, challenging viewers to reconsider our relationship with nature. In this series, Milovanovich calls upon the restorative powers of both Mother Nature and the Divine Feminine, creating works that embody regeneration, where life continually emerges from decay.
With this series, Milovanovich aligns herself with an urgent contemporary dialogue about ecological consciousness. She not only participates in this discourse but extends it, demonstrating the artist's role as an agent of environmental awareness and respect. By taking elements that might otherwise be overlooked or dismissed, she brings forth symbols of resilience and hope, reminding us of nature’s relentless beauty and strength.
Exclusive to Marion Friedmann Gallery, these three vibrant, singular sculptures serve as a portal into Milovanovich’s layered inquiry—a work that doesn’t just depict nature but immerses itself in its tangled intricacies, prompting a quiet yet persistent reflection on humanity’s place within the raw forces of the natural world. -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: England Period: New Materials: Resin with foam core, finished in yellow/pink cellulose paint, on teal/pink cellulose layer and 200 year old yew tree plinth Condition: New. Creation Date: 2024 Styles / Movements: Modern, Contemporary Incollect Reference #: 767382 -
Dimensions
W. 4.72 in; H. 17.32 in; D. 5.51 in; W. 12 cm; H. 44 cm; D. 14 cm;
Message from Seller:
Marion Friedmann Gallery launched in 2011 in London and merges a penchant for the avant-garde with a passion to celebrate and promote the most remarkable emerging and established contemporary designers. The gallery represents eclectic & eccentric collectible design with a special interest in`Materiality ́as well as in pieces with a positive environmental message. The objects range from furniture, lighting, objets d`art, jewelry and sculpture. We develop bespoke and special commissions.