Charlie Lucas
American, born 1951
From the series, New Breed
The New Breed consists of ten sculptures, created over a period of approximately four years from 1992 to 1996. The New Breed are quadrupeds which appear to be hybrid deer, horses, and even dinosaurs. The sculptures are essentially simple forms. They all have torsos made from industrial springs, and legs, necks, and heads made of metal strips; some have other metal objects attached to create tails, eyes, and faces. To construct these works, Lucas chose to use spot welding rather than weaving. This allowed him to exploit the curvature and flexibility of the metal strips, and through those curves, to give the New Breed a greater sense of organic form and motion.
American, born 1951
Untitled
1992–1996From the series, New Breed
Object Type:
Sculpture
Creation Place:
North America, American, Alabama
Dimensions:
80 1/2 in. x 57 in. x 32 in. (204.47 cm x 144.78 cm x 81.28 cm)
Medium and Support:
Found objects, iron, and steel
Accession Number:
1996.0016.0004
Credit Line:
Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Association Purchase
Copyright:
© Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
The New Breed consists of ten sculptures, created over a period of approximately four years from 1992 to 1996. The New Breed are quadrupeds which appear to be hybrid deer, horses, and even dinosaurs. The sculptures are essentially simple forms. They all have torsos made from industrial springs, and legs, necks, and heads made of metal strips; some have other metal objects attached to create tails, eyes, and faces. To construct these works, Lucas chose to use spot welding rather than weaving. This allowed him to exploit the curvature and flexibility of the metal strips, and through those curves, to give the New Breed a greater sense of organic form and motion.
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New Breed, Installation View
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