215. Manx Runner

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Title: Manx Runner
Date: None
Subject: Runner
Measurements: 28 1/16” W x 2 ¼” D x 22 1/8” H
Materials and Techniques: Wooden board, wooden forms, wooden hangers, red, green and black paint
Description: A horizontal wooden board painted a glossy green paint serves as the backdrop of this scene. Attached to the surface of this board are three identical curved wooden forms and two fragments of wooden hangers, all painted a glossy red. Together, these forms represent the body of a runner in an extended position. A “c” shaped wooden form painted black frames the top of the runner’s head. Poised to take a giant step forward, this runner is standing on a road or track, represented by a rectangular wooden form painted glossy black that projects from the bottom edge of this panel.
Signed: “NSG” written in marker on back
Note: Exhibited as #31 “Manx Runner” at Duncan Campbell’s gallery in 1996. Cost: 950 British pounds.