In the presence of a great sculptor, one can see better what divides
painting from sculpture. They are two almost antagonistic ways
of
thinking; An antagonism that ows less to mannerism of the profession,
to the implementation of the materials, than to the way of thinking of
some and others.
On these views taken around a Comby's small warrior (200 mm) the
importance of the view choice is obvious. A sculpture must make you
feel like turning around it. A good sculptor is able to gather in a
same object, a great quantity of views one couldn't imagine compatible
one with another. Most of the time, this multiplicity of dimensions, of
meanings, is concealed by the photography.
Who is able to count the numerous warriors Comby subtly put together in
this fighter?
It's great art when the spectator himself re-creates the sculpture
choosing from where he looks at it. By Masters, I mean "spectator
Masters" as well as "sculptor Masters", nothing is done.
Alain
Le Boucher juin 2006
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