Maquette for John (Seated)

Description

Sean Henry depicts anonymous figures in drawings, painted clay and bronze, often portrayed in thoughtful and contemplative poses. Changes of scale disrupt our comprehension of the figures – proportions are never quite life like, rather enlarged or reduced, creating a physical and psychological contrast in relation to the viewer. What I’m trying to do with sculpture is defy time, to create something that endures in a way that we can’t and don’t.’