UNTO
THE SELF
ROBERT BRYCE MUIR
27 June - 26 July
2009
Wednesday - Sunday, 12:00 to 17:00
Open House:
Saturday, June 27, 12:00 to 19.30:
meet the artist, and hear a presentation on his work.
'Unto the self'
is an exhibition of large metal figures and accompanying drawings
by the internationally recognised sculptor Robert Bryce Muir. Between
2003 and 2008, the exhibition in various forms toured seven venues
in the UK. Now the Dissenters Chapel will present what will probably
be its final showing before it finds a permanent home.
Robert's most famous commission to
date is a sculpture known as 'The Angel of the Americas', a large
male stainless steel figure suspended from the ceiling of fashion
designer Alexander McQueen's Los Angeles store. His work has also
been shown in the Grizedale Forest sculpture park, the Royal Cornwall
Museum, Burgh House (Hampstead).
'Unto the Self' explores the human
body in relation to its environment. The centrepiece of the show
is a life-sized steel sculpture of a male figure with a neon cube,
here situated within the Dissenters' Chapel. Visitors walk through
and around the sculpture experiencing a changing relationship
with the figure and the environment. Repeat visits to the exhibition
are rewarded as the figure has its position changed regularly
both inside and outside the anchoring cube. The installation's
fundamental criterion is that questions are asked about the human
condition with regard to us all, whatever our age, race or belief.
One of the main aims is to allow
the viewer to approach and question from their own unique, intuitive
point of reference; prior knowledge of the subject, be it this
sculpture, art, or philosophy, is not a pre-requisite for engaging
with 'Unto the Self''
Robert Bryce Muir
The exhibition includes a number
of other drawings and sculptures by the artist that explore similar
themes in relation to the human body. These works will be situated
in both the art gallery and in selected spaces outside the chapel.
During the exhibition there will
be various educational opportunities including talks and classes.
A described tour for blind and visually-impaired visitors will be
held on Thursday 23 July (time to be confirmed), led by Anne Hornsby
and the artist. Please register your interest in these events by
calling 07904 495012 (mobile) or e-mail to:

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