Headthinker III
Ceramic Sculpture
2003 (made)
2003 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Laura Ford (born 1961)
‘Headthinker III’
2003
Human-animal hybrids are frequently the subject
of Laura Ford’s sculptures. Here, the heaviness
of the ceramic donkey-head contrasts with the
apparent softness of the body, appearing to weigh
it down. The sleeping donkey-child appears as
something encountered in a dream, yet also
suggests the burden of expectation placed
upon children.
Made in London
Glazed stoneware, steel, plaster and clothing
Museum no. C.22:1 to 3-2008
Acquired through the generosity of Gerard and Sarah Griffin
‘Headthinker III’
2003
Human-animal hybrids are frequently the subject
of Laura Ford’s sculptures. Here, the heaviness
of the ceramic donkey-head contrasts with the
apparent softness of the body, appearing to weigh
it down. The sleeping donkey-child appears as
something encountered in a dream, yet also
suggests the burden of expectation placed
upon children.
Made in London
Glazed stoneware, steel, plaster and clothing
Museum no. C.22:1 to 3-2008
Acquired through the generosity of Gerard and Sarah Griffin
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | 'Headthinker III', ceramic and mixed media sculpture and plinth, Laura Ford, London, 2003 |
| Physical description | Headthinker III is a human-animal hybrid sculpture with a ceramic glazed donkey head attached to a material childs body. The body is kneeling down with the head resting on a plinth. The head is glazed with different browns, while the body wears grey jumper, trousers and shoes, similar to a childs school uniform. |
| Gallery label | Laura Ford (born 1961)
‘Headthinker III’
2003
Human-animal hybrids are frequently the subject
of Laura Ford’s sculptures. Here, the heaviness
of the ceramic donkey-head contrasts with the
apparent softness of the body, appearing to weigh
it down. The sleeping donkey-child appears as
something encountered in a dream, yet also
suggests the burden of expectation placed
upon children.
Made in London
Glazed stoneware, steel, plaster and clothing
Museum no. C.22:1 to 3-2008
Acquired through the generosity of Gerard and Sarah Griffin(2009) |
| Credit line | Acquired through the generosity of Gerard and Sarah Griffin |
| Summary | Laura Ford (born 1961) ‘Headthinker III’ 2003 Human-animal hybrids are frequently the subject of Laura Ford’s sculptures. Here, the heaviness of the ceramic donkey-head contrasts with the apparent softness of the body, appearing to weigh it down. The sleeping donkey-child appears as something encountered in a dream, yet also suggests the burden of expectation placed upon children. Made in London Glazed stoneware, steel, plaster and clothing Museum no. C.22:1 to 3-2008 Acquired through the generosity of Gerard and Sarah Griffin |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.22:1 to 3-2008 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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