Description
While creating a figurative work, David’s model was involved in a serious car accident. Deeply affected by the event, he was unable to complete the piece and ultimately destroyed it. Years later he decided to dedicate a sculpture to this memory and the fragility of life. Calling it Facing the Southerlies where it was placed in the clients garden. The Maquette is to a scale at 20% of the original.
Materials Bronze
Editions 1 of 6
Measurements (mm) H 340 W 150 L 360
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About the Artist
David Maughan studied law and switched to architecture in 1961. Studied fine arts at Melbourne University with Professor Burke and design with Fritz Janeba of the Bauhaus. Spent two year working in Europe. Studied gold and silver smithing at RMIT, and cire perdue at Victoria College of the Arts under Jock Clutterbuck. Learnt oil panting with Ron Crawford, protégé of Max Meldrum. Had close contact with many Melbourne artists including the late Jan Senbergs, Clifton Pugh, Andrew Sibley, Drew Gregory, Ted May, Frank Werther, Graham Peebles, collaborated with sculptor Les Kossatz in producing his sheep series, and in competitions for the Army and Navy War memorials in Canberra. In 2015 David was commissioned by Lady Southy (Myer) to create a ballet sculpture in bronze for the Australian Ballet which was installed in the lawn surrounding the Melbourne Arts Centre. David continues exploring the athleticism of the dancer.
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