Tuesday, December 3, 2013


Huma Bhabha created this work, entitled, Bleekmen, that is made up of many materials like clay, wood, wire, Styrofoam, plastic, cast iron, fabric, ink, paper, brass wire, synthetic polymer paint, and ink. Huma likes  focusing on composite sculptures, combining organic and industrial materials. This artwork is inspired by African, Egyptian, Native American art and futuristic aliens.  The name comes from a science fiction book from the characters that were indigenous to Mars. Yet, the artist also thinks that this form relays the form of a derelict building. Furthermore, Bhabha suggests the form of a mask with this artwork made up of found objects.
               This style is very intriguing and caught my eye because I am focusing on making wire art and when you look at wire, it can become anything you want it to be.  Huma Bhabha had this thought process and took it even farther to find objects and arrange them together to form a representational piece.  This idea is what really catches my attention and the way she arranged her multitude of materials creates an illusion of something that is asymmetrical in shape, but has a sense of balance, rough texture, and creativity that is displayed in an very interesting fashion.

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