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Artist / Maker : |
Rammell, George
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Title : |
Pyrolith
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Date (Execution) : |
1977-1984
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Geographical Origin : |
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Cultural Group : |
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Style / Period : |
Contemporary 1950 -
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Medium / Material : |
crystaline limestone, diorite and bronze
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Support / Technique : |
carved; cast; welded; assembled
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Object Type : |
sculpture (visual works)
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Visual Description :
This sculpture stood at the centre of the upper part of a fountain and rests on a rectangular, black base. The level above this base is made of bronze and is a series of different faces, including First Nations' carvings, masks, skulls, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and a horned, daemon-like face. The area above this is made from marble and can be described in two parts. The first part has a honeycomb-like surface and is rectangular in shape. There is a rectangular opening in the centre with two figures on a thick, rectangular stretcher. One figure, a male, is lying on his back and the other, a female, is lying on her side. Both figures have their eyes open. Above this, the second part, is a continuation of the marble sculpture. It resembles flames extending upwards. The flame-like imagery has a series of striations carved into it. Resting on top of this section is a large, metal skull of a bird or winged dinosaur. This skull looks like it is made of brass.
There is also a photograph of the sculpture, labeled part "b."
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Accession # : |
U001.11.138
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Width (cm) : |
100.00
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Height (cm) : |
200.00
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Depth (cm) : |
100.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of the Estate of Michael C. Williams
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Artist Statement : |
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