Mother as Mountain (1985) by Anish Kapoor

Mother as Mountain - Anish Kapoor - 1985

Artwork Information

TitleMother as Mountain
ArtistAnish Kapoor
Date1985
Mediumwood,gesso,pigment
Art MovementNeo-Expressionism
Current LocationWalker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN, US

About Mother as Mountain

The artwork, titled “Mother as Mountain,” was created by artist Anish Kapoor in 1985. It is a sculpture constructed from wood, gesso, and pigment and is an exemplar of the Neo-Expressionism movement. The piece is currently housed at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, MN, US.

The sculpture embodies a physical and conceptual fusion of natural and maternal elements. Its form resembles a mountain, with a striking deep crimson hue emanating from its surface. The use of pigment is intensive, with red powder visibly scattered around the base, reinforcing the idea of the mountain being a source of life and creativity. The gesso applied to the wooden structure provides a smooth, almost ethereal texture. The background, adorned with numerous sketches and abstract designs, enhances the sense of artistic process and exploration inherent in Kapoor’s work.

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