Jonathan Clarke b. 1961
Ronin II
seven sculptures each stamped with initials and dated 2020
unique
unique
aluminium
28 x 84 cms (11 x 33 ins)
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Rōnin was the original name given to masterless Samurai warriors during Japan’s feudal period. Clarke’s playful use of the title references his admiration for Kurosawa’s classic 1950s film Seven Samurai....
Rōnin was the original name given to masterless Samurai warriors during Japan’s feudal period. Clarke’s playful use of the title references his admiration for Kurosawa’s classic 1950s film Seven Samurai. On a more philosophical level, the piece continues Clarke’s exploration of the human drive to self-promotion through artificial means. Clarke is fascinated with figures and the armour they adopt to protect themselves, both physically and metaphorically.
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