Denis Savary
Balla I
, 2017
felt, brass, wood
135 x 130 x 130 cm
53 1/8 x 51 1/8 x 51 1/8 in
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ALLA is a set of sculptures that were born from a hybridisation between an Indian tipi and a garment / costume. There is also an extraterrestrial side, flying saucer or...
ALLA is a set of sculptures that were born from a hybridisation between an Indian tipi and a garment / costume. There is also an extraterrestrial side, flying saucer or R2D2.
A more precise reference for these pieces is a dress made by Matisse for a production of the Ballets Russes "Le Chant du Rossignol" 1920 but also the whirling dervish.
The choice of colors evokes a scenography project by Giacomo Balla for Stravinsky's play "Fireworks".
The 3 sleeves which fall on the side, are folded up in what produces the image of an object in half-mast. If the sleeves were to unfold, three large inflated cones would appear, similar to voice holders.
Provenance
The Artist
Exhibitions
"Flytraps," curated by Pier Paolo Pancotto, Museo Pietro Canonica a Villa Borghese, 21 September -29 October 2017, Rome, Italy
