Enki
Harry Gordon
2001
MATERIAL: stone: granite
DIMENSIONS: overall: 108 in x 124 in x 82 in
EDITION: Unique
CREDIT: Collection of the Artist
© Artist or Artist's Estate
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'Enki' is a reference to the ancient god Enki, who has been depicted in many ways throughout history but generally is identified as a god of wisdom and magic who helped shape the earth.
Harry Gordon is known for his monumental wood and stone sculptures. His sensitivity to these natural mediums is evident in the way they are developed into gentle giants, enhancing, and animating the landscape in which they are placed. Often based on figurative elements, his sculptures demonstrate an understanding of the human form and how to simplify it while retaining its integrity. The sculptures’ textured surfaces display the artist’s understanding of the innate properties of his materials.
