Study for a Cluster (Rhizopolis)
Photograph
2007 (made)
2007 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Galpin's works are produced using a painstakingly delicate process, which begins with a large photograph of a cityscape. Using a scalpel, he scores and peels away sections of the emulsion from the surface of the photograph to create an intricate geometric image. Each image is a unique piece made by the erasure of photographic information, without collage or addition. The 'rhizopolis' of the title is an imaginary city comprised of root-like stems.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Study for a Cluster (Rhizopolis) (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | A unique peeled photograph |
| Brief description | Photograph, peeled, 84.1 x 74.5 cm,'Study for Cluster XXIII (Rhizopolis)', by Richard Galpin, 2007. |
| Physical description | An intricate image of geometric shapes. |
| Dimensions |
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| Copy number | Unique |
| Gallery label | Galpin's works are produced using a painstakingly delicate process, which begins with a large photograph of a cityscape. Using a scalpel, he scores and peels away sections of the emulsion from the surface of the photograph to create an intricate geometric image. Each image is a unique piece made by the erasure of photographic information, without collage or addition. The 'rhizopolis' of the title is an imaginary city comprised of root-like stems.(14/05/2010-23/03/2011) |
| Credit line | Acquired through the generosity of Eric Franck |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Galpin's works are produced using a painstakingly delicate process, which begins with a large photograph of a cityscape. Using a scalpel, he scores and peels away sections of the emulsion from the surface of the photograph to create an intricate geometric image. Each image is a unique piece made by the erasure of photographic information, without collage or addition. The 'rhizopolis' of the title is an imaginary city comprised of root-like stems. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.648-2009 |
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| Record created | February 1, 2011 |
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