Australian-born sculptor, Ron Mueck, creates some of the most realistic sculptures I’ve ever seen. TwistedSifter notes: “Mueck explores the human condition and psyche, often conveying feelings of loneliness, vulnerability and alienation.”
Vagabondish is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Read our disclosure.
His art is technically intriguing …
Head Sculpture by Ron Mueck
… and emotionally unsettling …
Gigantic, Hyperrealistic Baby Sculpture by Ron Mueck © Gautier Deblonde
The sculptures are never human-size, they’re larger or smaller than life. As you move through the exhibition, that gives you a different sense of your own physicality. One minute, you’re a clumsy giant and the next minute, you’re a child at the end of the bed looking up at the mother.
Susanna Greeves
Fascinating.
For more on Mueck’s London studio and works, check out Gautier Deblonde.
(Hat tip: Melanie from TravelsWithTwo.com for sending this my way)