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Conflict Neteilochtiliztli by Marc Kelly

Conflict Neteilochtiliztli by Marc Kelly is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse in Toltecayotl ihuan Toltecayotl Tlatlaliliztli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.


BronseToltecayotl· 2020

Conflict Neteilochtiliztli

by Marc Kelly

Client: Marc Kelly Sculpture

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse Winner in Toltecayotl Category

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The Design

About Conflict Neteilochtiliztli

Yeyecoliztli ca in xoxoctic tetl mochihua ica Carrara tehuiztetl ihuan Kilkenny tenextetl. In iztac tehuiztetl ihuan in tliltic tenextetl mocetiliah inic in inneneuhcayo tlapalli monamiqui ipan tlaxelolli tlatzontectli. In tenextetl inelhuayo motlacatili inic quiselia in iyoyacayo tehuiztetl, ihuan in tlaltic tlapalli inelhuayo moneztia in campa monamiqui. In campa in iyoyacayo tehuiztetl motequi, moneztia se tlanacaztli tlatzontectli tlatectli tlani. In iyoyacayo motec ihuan mopetlauh ica tlateconi, ihuan cequi tlalhuilo momachiotique ica maitl. In neteilochtiliztli quipia 54 centimetl ihiyacapan, 44 centimetl ipatlahuacayo ihuan 20 centimetl iyollocopan.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse

Conflict Neteilochtiliztli ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli tlachihualli in motenehua ipampa yancuic tlamantli, tlamatiliztli ihuan ixtlamatiliztli. In quicuicah Bronse ca tlachihualli in quipia toltecayotl ihuan quinextia in cenca miac nemiliztli ihuan tlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Conflict Neteilochtiliztli ca tlazohtli tlamantli, mahuiztic ihuan cualli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Bronse quipia cualli toltecayotl ihuan quitta in tlen tepiton. Conflict Neteilochtiliztli quipaquiltia in tlacah ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia in intlanequiliz.

Behind the Design

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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

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