JC Bear
St. John's, Newfoundland
Indeed
Two views
Bronze bust from mold of a stoneware sculpture, cupric
patina, recycled stainless steel mounting post,
31 x 24 x 25 cm, sculpture 2006, casting 2008
Foundry work by Luben Boykov, photos by John Haney
In the context of "composting good and evil," this piece suggests, rather ruefully, that the viewer reflect and reconsider. The bust is a sketch and not a portrait, and its title derives from the expression it developed as it was being made – to my eyes the
look of supercilious, world-weary condescension adopted by aged politicians and
those who think they are. Talleyrand comes to mind as I consider what looks
back at me.
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