Makutu (1969), cast 1970, Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden, , Cornwall, UK
Cast from an original carving in lignum vitae of the same name, Makutu takes its title from Maori. According to an earlier Tate Gallery catalogue entry, the word means 'to bewitch; a spell or incantation. The title's allusion to magic and mystery may be compared to a metaphysical quality suggested by many of Hepworth's works. The hollow cast bronze is typical of Hepworth's work in a number of ways. Its basic form is that of the original log with the edges rounded. It is pierced once and, while the exterior is dark bronze, the internal surfaces have a pale green patination that becomes heavier towards the bottom. The hole narrows to a tilted, more regular oval shape at the back.
Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden, St. Ives. Cornwall, UK
Photo credit: © will Perrett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No
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