Totem I.VII
By Aphra Shemza
US$ 4,800
Overview
This artwork was last updated 860 days ago.
2017
Resin, Perspex, sapele veneered mdf, resin and leds
Edition of 6
Dimensions: 80cm (H) x 25cm (W) x 6cm (D) / 31.5" (H) x 9.8" (W) x 2.4" (D)
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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About the art
Artist statement
The Totem series uses traditional sculpting techniques, organic materials and technology; creating a balance between these conflicting entities. By using the word Totem, the artist creates a spiritual reference fusing the idea of a natural emblem with geometry and creating these monuments for our times. They serve to highlight our connection to one another, technology and the digital world that we find ourselves in today. Looking towards the future and what the possibilities of this hybrid nature could be.
Note: This artwork is made to order. Please allow 4-5 weeks for your piece to be created.
Artist profile
Aphra Shemza
Born: 1988
Hometown: Eastbourne
Based in: London
Aphra Shemza is a UK-based multimedia artist. She is the granddaughter of the well-known abstract painter Anwar Jalal Shemza. Inspired by her grandfather, her work explores Modernism, her Islamic cultural heritage, sustainable practice and creating art for all. As an artist and activist, she finds ambitious ways to fuse methodologies …
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