About the Artwork

Slab built, hollow construction. High Ceramic Stoneware Firing, a Contemporary Take on Pregnant Motherhood Ancient Egyptian Sculpture Combined with Modern Technology and Interpretation on the Ancient Theme of an Outside Outdoor Garden Statue or Sculpture. This Allegorical Statue is Made with Billie`s own unique method of Stirling Silver Inlay. The side panels are set with over 1400 3mm ceramic glazed tiles, painstakingly arranged to be an interactive QR code. The code can be scanned via the viwer`s mobile phone to connect them to an internet page that explains the sculpture`s being.

Artist Comment

This work is the result of questioning today?s decline of young planned motherhood. It is one half of a pair of sculptures, priced individually. Princess Tootee sits with quiet Egyptian-like authority as befits a deity worthy of worship. However, using the notion of ancient artifacts as a vehicle to consider the decay of maternity and motherhood parallels Princess Tootee with that of a forgotten civilization. Synthesizing the latest digital communication technology within the traditional craft of mosaics brings this work into the contemporary world. Deciphering the QR code with a mobile phone invites the viewer to be part of the creative process and is a step forward in changing the attitudes towards motherhood.
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Dimensions
42cm
x 23cm
x 69cm
length
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x height
Year
2011

A Link With The Past 1 (Modern Ancient Egyptian statue)

by Billie Bond

42cm
x 23cm
x 69cm
length
x width
x height
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About Billie Bond

2012 PGCE Distinction 2011 Guest Lecturer at The Art Academy in London 2011 Colchester School of Art and Design. BA…

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