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In 'Independence', the identical tiny figures slump over copper spears that pin them to the wall. Each is fitted with a pair of copper boots and a helmet, creating a work that is both charming and disquieting. The figures might be the memory of a childhood game, or hint at a more violent adult world. This sculpture was commissioned by the Castle Museum in 1997 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Indian Independence.
Nottingham City Museums & Galleries
Nottingham
Title
Independence
Date
1997
Medium
polar fleece & copper
Accession number
NCM 1997-182
Acquisition method
purchased from the artist, 1997
Work type
Sculpture
