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I'm undecided if this is abstract or figurative. I hate ones like this. Anyone know?

http://img59041.pictiger.com/images/15956150

I think I see a face.

Doesn't that make it figurative?

saopaulo1:

I'm undecided if this is abstract or figurative. I hate ones like this. Anyone know?

http://img59041.pictiger.com/images/15956150

 

I love ones like this.  I think it is an abstract figure, but let's go by what is laid out in the categories.

The Figurative cat. says "Figurative sculpture is sculpture that is based on the human or animal figure"

The Abstract cat. says "Abstracted full human or animal forms should be waymarked in the figurative sculpture category"

Since it has arms, legs, and if you squint, a head (with a dent for an eye hole), it seems to be a full 'human' figure. Therefore, figuratively speaking, I figure, it's a figurative sculpture submission.

I wouldn't be above submitting it to both though.

Definitely: Figurative

Possibly: Abstract

 

Let them vote on it LOL.

BQ

I just want to see which one to put it in, so if it's denied I dont have to cut and paste it to the other one.

An Art Historian would call that an "abstract figure."  Technically I think you can write two discriptions and submit it twice.

Figurative:  This sculpture depicts the abstraction of a figure moving through space.  The broadening of the limbs may repersent the a "time-lapsed" image and imply the element of motion.

Abstract:  Look closely at this abstract sculpture and you will see a sylized figure moving, almost struggling, through the space around him.

Prof. Alhadeff would have given me an "A" for that :p

 

I think it would work for both, personally, but I don't run either of the two categories. If I had to pick only the one though, I'd go with abstract. Pablo Picasso would be proud. 

Abstract, definitely. Or not.

I took time to slowly read the expanded description of posting instructions for Figurative Public Sculpture. They have basically defined what is abstract by declaring that a 'Figurative Public Sculpture' is "something you would see strutting down the street." This sculpture is, per their definition, Abstract. Further, they totally discourage cross-posting. (So there!!!)

"Please limit yourself to just a few of your favorites. Also if the waymark can be listed in another category, that is where it belongs first. Figurative sculpture is sculpture that is based on the human or animal figure, but NOT that of any one particular human or animal. (example: A abstracted statue of a little girl holding a basket would fit, but a statue of a young Helen Keller holding a basket would not.) Abstracted means that you can tell it's a human/animal form, however it's not like any human/animal you'd see strutting down the street.)"

"This category is for the waymarking of public figurative sculpture found outdoors or in the lobbies of public spaces and is a companion category to the "Abstract Public Sculpture" category. Sculpture inside an Art Museum or gallery should not be waymarked here. Architectural sculptures, such as niche pieces, bas relief or gargoyles should be waymarked in other categories. Funerary sculpture (part of a headstone, crypt, etc.) should also be waymarked elsewhere." (from Figurative Public Sculpture)

That being said, look at these: WM492K and WM492F and WM43E0 (each approved by a different Officer - I'm not trying to pick on anyone; just point out that art, by it's very nature, is always in the beholders eye and truly interpretative.)

I am soooo confused.

Take care,
Outspoken1