Conflict Patung by Marc Kelly is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award Perunggu in Desain Seni Rupa dan Instalasi Seni Competition Category.

PerungguSeni Rupa· 2020

Conflict Patung

by Marc Kelly

Client: Marc Kelly Sculpture

A' Design Award Perunggu Winner in Seni Rupa Category

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The Design

About Conflict Patung

Conflict adalah patung batu yang dibuat dari marmer Carrara dan batu kapur Kilkenny. Marmer putih dan batu kapur gelap disatukan sedemikian rupa sehingga warna-warnanya yang kontras bertemu di sepanjang kontur yang dipahat. Alas batu kapur dibentuk untuk menerima bentuk marmer, dan warna tanah pada alas tersebut tersingkap pada titik pertemuan keduanya. Pada bagian di mana bentuk marmer dipotong, muncul bagian dalam bertepi persegi. Bentuk-bentuk tersebut dipotong dan dipoles menggunakan gerinda, sementara area-area tertentu dipahat dengan tangan. Patung ini berukuran tinggi 54 cm, lebar 44 cm, dan kedalaman 20 cm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perunggu

Conflict Patung adalah pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu, pengakuan yang sangat bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain luar biasa yang dicirikan oleh kreativitas, kecerdikan, dan ketajaman. Pemenang Perunggu adalah artefak yang sangat terampil dan sangat kreatif yang membuktikan pengalaman luas, imajinasi, dan kelihaian para desainernya. Conflict Patung diharapkan menjadi objek yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai, sangat profesional dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Perunggu ini menyertakan praktik terbaik dalam seni, sains, desain, dan teknologi, dan sangat baik dalam perhatiannya pada detail. Conflict Patung memuaskan kebutuhan dengan indah, menyentuh keinginan, memikat perasaan, dan menarik rasa ingin tahu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This sculpture has bold properties seen through line, tone and texture, it is also aesthetically very appealing. The strong contrast of colours between the 2 stone forms reels the eye closer for inspection. Upon closer viewing the contrasting tones of the mediums is executed brilliantly through textures which change dramatically where the various forms meet. The Irish Limestone base earthen colour is revealed where the contour of the beautiful Carrara Marble's form collide with it. At the point where the Carrara's shape is dissected it reveals an inner square edged secret, providing us with the knowledge a darker beauty lies within.
Dimensions & Packaging: 54cm High x 44cm Wide x 20cm Deep (at base)
Tags: art, design, sculpture, stone, abstract, irish, contrast, marble, carved
Production Technology: Carrara Marble - (White), Kilkenny Limestone - (Dark). Hand carved textured areas, the forms are all grinder cut and polished with grinders.
Design Challenge: The challenge with sculptural work like this is marrying them togther successfully whilst allowing your voice to be heard throw the work. I wanted to convey a strong sense of emotional conflict here through the colours, form and techniques used. The creative/ technical challenge is ever present to also ensure the work as by my own wish that it is aesthically pleasing as much as thought evoking.
Research: Research for this work was conducted initially with medium studies to see what materials suited the concept best while revealing strong striking colours that speak the artists mind aloud.

Studies of various carving/ sculpting techniques were also carried out from past masters, also seen in buildings and books every. I tried to use these techniques to convey emotions also in the Marble and Limestone.

The political and emotional senses were present and used to merge these mediums together through form and technical skill.
Inspiration: This work is inspired by the political landscape and environment in which the artist grew up in. Born just 2 kilometers from the Irish border the harsh realities of the 1980's and 1990's are bore here - a moment of conflict captured through colour and form speaking volumes of the torn senseless sadness seen in that region for many decades. The religious divide and separation revealed through bold contrasting colour and form.
Project Duration: Made in 2017
Operation Flow: The work is an evocative piece, designed and made to be aesthetically appealing while being a striking/ moving sculpture. When viewed under lights the contrasting colours and sharp form evokes the senses. The technical execution on sculpture has been expertly carried out by the artist.
Team Members: Marc Kelly
Image Credits: Gabriel Murphy