The promise of warm weather tempted me to the YorkShire Sculpture Park this Sunday, namely to explore the new exhibition by Miro. and whilst Ill be honest and raise my hand to admit that not all Miros work was easy for me to interpret, the exhibition was massively informative with presenting the influences and outcomes of his career.
The extensive collection spreads across the vast scape of the Park and also within the The Underground Gallery.
"The gallery traces the evolution of what Miró referred to as his “phantasmagoric world of living monsters” and includes a number of large, wonderfully vivacious works on paper. In addition, through seldom-seen family photographs, sketches and notes, together with found objects and plasters, we give a fascinating insight into Miró’s working practice.
Though generally less known and critically examined than his painting, Miró came to consider his sculpture as equally important. He was rooted in a deep sense of national identity but these works reflect something far deeper than love for Catalonia, Spain and their people. Often assembled from humble artefacts – bowls, a tap, worn soap, tin-cans, a pebble, a hand-woven basket – they speak of Miró’s profound respect for humanity and are a homage to the richness of simple living."
Well worth a visit!
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