It's that time of the week again which means it is time for my Five On Friday post hosted by Amy at Love Made My Home. Do go and visit Amy's blog and follow the links to view more Five On Friday posts.
We visited Salisbury yesterday and as we wandered through the Cathedral Green we noticed some new additions - there were several pieces of sculpture with more in the process of being assembled.
We had no idea who designed these sculptures or what they were all about and there didn't seem to be any literature around to enlighten us. However, when I googled I found out that these form part of an exhibition which opens on 12th February and runs to 3rd July and are by Sophie Ryder and the title of the exhibition is Relationships.
On reading a bit more I found out that the sculptures explore Sophie's own relationships and family interactions and at the same time challenge us to consider how we interact with each other and our own loved ones. She uses the Hare headed female figures and Minotaur males to both portray these relationships but also to disguise them by concealing the identity of the figures in the sculptures.
I must say that I found them a bit odd but when I was looking at them I didn't have a clue as to what the sculptures were all about. Having googled it all makes more sense.
As soon as I saw your first photo I knew I'd seen a couple of her hare like sculptures at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. They are fascinating aren;t they? How wonderful to visit Salisbury too, it is a few years since I last visited there:)
ReplyDeleteVery seasonal sculptures..I love them. Salisbury is such a beautiful town. I haven't visited since my college days many years ago. I must go back soon. Have a good weekend. Barbara xx
ReplyDeleteA great Five on Friday collection. The hares looked familiar when I saw the first photo... I'm sure I saw a Sophie Ryder hare at Chatsworth a while back.
ReplyDeleteThey are very strange but lovely at the same time as you say they do make more sense once you know the background. Have a great weekend. :) xx
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Colletta
They do seem a bit creepy don't they, but very well made. I guess it's good we don't all like the same things - variety is the spice of life!
ReplyDeleteThey were a bit creepy and not really to my taste but I was intrigued about them. xx
DeleteI love discovering sculptures when out and about, these look fascinating.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place to visit and nice sculptures! Enjoy the weekend.
ReplyDeleteJulie
It must be 24 years or so since our last visit to Salisbury, I am sure it must have changed a lot. We used to love the cake shop by the Cathedral. They certainly look interesting sculptures.
ReplyDeleteReminds me somehow of "Midsummer Night's Dream" and I think, it's a good place for them. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend
I've seen some of Sophie Ryder's work at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. I must say I like more traditional subjects in sculptures, but don't mind seeing anything that makes me stop and wonder what the unusual figures represent. I'm sure you enjoyed your time in beautiful Salisbury.
ReplyDeleteWow, fascinating! I wouldn't have understood either if you hadn't explained, but they make more sense with the explanation. Thank you for joining Five On Friday, happy weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteOh Salisbury is beautiful. I agree with you the sculptures are a bit odd but a beautiful setting for the exhibition and hopefully it will bring lots of extra visitors. Have a lovely weekend xx
ReplyDeleteThanks got the share. I quite like them and am keen to visit. Have mentioned it to the family also. So hopefully we will. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteOdd, but so intriguing. Salisbury is one of our favorite English towns.
ReplyDeleteEven with the explanation they are still a bit strange...
ReplyDeleteDiana
I've never heard of Sophie Ryder before, very interesting...
ReplyDeleteSalisbury is lovely. I've only been once and would love to go back for a weekend.
ReplyDeleteI really like the sculptures, and after reading the story behind them I find them all the more intriguing. Xxx
It's been a while since I was in that region but seeing the Cathedral in the background brings back memories. I like the art work and wonder whether you may return later to see more.
ReplyDeleteI love hares - real, live ones - and have a small collection of prints and ornaments, but I really don't like these sculptures. I'm sorry, but quite relieved to read other comments that share my thoughts. They look evil and I don't think I would have stayed there for long. Very surprised that they brought these feelings up in me. Gulp!
ReplyDeleteWhat striking sculptures. Salisbury is beautiful isn't it, especially the Cathedral Green. I haven't been there for a while, but you've reminded me just how lovely it is.
ReplyDeleteI wondered what was up with the long ears and hare faces and I'm glad you clarified things a little. The three figures dancing looks full of joy.
ReplyDeleteThey are strange yet fascinating and clearly she is very talented, Thankyou for sharing :)
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