Artist Statement

Magdalena Abakanowicz leaves the meaning of her piece up to the interpretation of the viewer. Many of Abakanowicz’s sculptures are designed to create a relationship between nature and the human form. She leaves everything up to the viewer, and lets them form their own opinions of her work. She believes this creates more of a personal connection between the viewer and the art than if she had revealed her intentions. Our first interpretation of the sculpture was that it resembled a tree trunk that had burned in a fire after being struck by lightning.

By Braelen Hopkins, Chloe Patterson, and Miranda Ward.

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