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Andrew Rogers – National Gallery of Australia

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National Gallery of Australia
Andrew Rogers:  Maquettes and Sculptures 1996-2016

This display brings together a selection of maquettes and sculptures by Andrew Rogers, an artist deeply inspired by the structures, materials and implicit rhythms of our built and natural environments.

Growing and Flora Exemplar suggest the sinuous forms of leaves and flowers that swell, coil and curve with latent energy. Rhythms of the Metropolis embodies a similar sense of tension in the feverish ribbon fall and loose upward arc of opposing rhythms held in careful suspense. I Am, one of several proofs and versions of this work, is a generative form that bristles then delicately unfurls, revealing a supple surface beneath a rigid exterior.

Informed by the rugged expression of Auguste Rodin, the organic abstraction of Henry Moore, and the cool conceptualism of Anthony Caro – Andrew Rogers’ unique sculptural language suggests growth, regeneration and material transformation.

A new film Rhythms of Life also profiles the conception and construction of the artist’s renowned land sculptures or ‘geoglyphs’ made in collaboration with communities throughout the world.

On exhibition from July 2018

https://nga.gov.au/rogers/

 

We Are Unveiled in Venice

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“We Are”, the newest sculptural work by Andrew Rogers, has been unveiled in Venice, Italy as a collateral exhibition to the 2017 edition of La Biennale di Venezia – 57th International Art Exhibition.

“We Are” is comprised of eight large bronze and stainless steel sculptures. 

The official unveiling by Dr Gerard Vaughan, Director, National Gallery of Australia at the early morning breakfast event on 11 May, and remarks from Mr Rupert Myer AO, Chair, Australia Council for the Arts, were received by an exceptional attendance of some 300+ guests including media, dignitaries and VIPS. 

With the launch attracting absolute acclaim, the installation is on show to the general public, and continues to attract enthusiastic feedback.

 Presented by the Global Art Affairs Foundation, the works will be exhibited through until November 26, 2017 at Palazzo Mora in Venice, Italy.

 

 Photos: J Gollings, R Grassetti and C Kelbaugh

Andrew Rogers ‘We Are’ Venice Biennale

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Andrew Rogers’ ‘We Are’ will be unveiled on 11 May in a collateral exhibition to the 2017 Venice Biennale.

‘We Are’, comprises eight large bronze and stainless steel sculptures which are related to sculptures in prominent public and private collections around the world.

Rogers’ contemporary sculptures are located in the garden of the 16th century Palazzo Mora against the stunning backdrop of the surrounding historic buildings.

Photos: 2017 Casey Kelbaugh

 

Andrew Rogers at the Venice Biennale

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Venice Biennale 2017, Palazzo Mora: Andrew Rogers will unveil eight large bronze and stainless steel sculptures in a Venice Biennale collateral event.

Rogers’ installation “We Are” is a significant work with great provenance. It is related to sculptures in prominent public and private collections around the world.

In the lead up to the unveiling, The Auburn Girl reports about the exhibition:

“We Are”, the latest sculpture work by Andrew Rogers, will be presented on Thursday, May 11th as a collateral exhibition at the Venice Biennale at the 57th International Art Exhibition.

Composed of eight large bronze and stainless steel sculptures, this installation is a further iteration of the Rogers series entitled “I Am”. Presented in part by the Global Art Affairs Foundation, the work will be visible from May 9 to November 26, 2017 at Palazzo Mora in Venice.

Rogers’ practice explores human emotion through the light and organic shapes that define his sculptural works as well as the importance of the individual in influencing change. The artist sees the works of the “I Am” series and its derivative “We Are” as a metaphor for the dichotomy of human nature.

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Andrew Rogers presenta l’esposizione collaterale WE ARE presso la Biennale Di Venezia

Come to the Edge 1

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Come to the Edge 1
2015
Stainless Steel
125 H x 104 W x 84 D cm
(49” x 41” x 33”)

Stainless steel transformed into a seemingly fluid, dynamic and flexible form.  The immaculate, reflective surfaces within their flawless curves change according to the surrounding environment.