I was fascinated by these four life-sized bronze pieces form a collective that Bruce Denny has entitled ‘Intrigue’. There are two men and two women with one couple close together and the other wider apart. The placard, next to the statues, reads:
“Intrigue”
‘Much of who we are as individuals has to do with our interactions; with others, with ourselves and indeed with the world around us. In fact our whole environment depends on interaction; Atoms interact to make molecules, which interact to make compounds. Complex organic molecules interact to make simple cells, which are the basis of life itself. Our bodies are collections of cells which are interdependent, working together to create the whole.
Similarly in life we cannot exist alone. We are totally dependent on the relationships around us to survive. But further than this, on a social level, it is our interaction with others that help us thrive.’ – Bruce Denny
I love this introduction to London by way of your images…
Love the figures, and the way our social structure has been described by Denny….
Thanks so much; I’m really enjoying your posts….
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Appreciate your words. Glad you’re enjoying the posts and thank you for your posts. Enjoy them as well.
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Interesting poses . . . especially amidst the mud and weeds.
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They are, Nancy. I found the relational dimension quite intriguing..
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I like the figure of the solitary male, I find him interesting. He has a relaxed almost playful demeanour, but his eyes are quite intense…I wonder what he’s thinking.
The four figures have a sense of balanced intimacy and separation about them, which is necessary in all relationships. “Intrigue” how aptly named. Nice one Don.
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You know, Lyn, I had a similar feeling about the lone male. I kind of get the feeling that he would love to join in, but doesn’t quite know how so he enters a kind of playful attitude to deal with his inability. I find him the most intriguing. Great comment, Lyn – thanks.
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Lovely shots of these statues. Lots of food for thought as even though the pieces are about interaction, yet the title is Intrigue…
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I suppose Fiona it’s intriguely interactive. When you’re closer to them the expressions on their faces do give food for thought. They communicate all sorts of things. Thanks Fiona.
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