JOURNAL ARTICLE

Daphne Wright.

  • Published In: Sculpture, 2025, v. 44, n. 6. P. 74 1 of 3

  • Database: Art Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: COLE, INA 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Daphne Wright's exhibition "Deep-Rooted Things" at the Ashmolean Museum, which showcases her unfired clay, plaster, and jesmonite sculptures in response to the museum's historical collections. The centerpiece, "Sons and Couch" (2025), depicts her two sons in a moment of repose, reflecting contemporary themes of adolescence while drawing parallels to classical representations of young males in Greek and Roman sculpture. Surrounding works, including "Fridge Still Life" (2021) and "Ugg" (2019), explore themes of domesticity and the passage of time, presenting a haunting commentary on family life and the cycle of existence. The exhibition invites viewers to consider the significance of everyday objects and personal narratives within a broader cultural context. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sculpture. 2025/11, Vol. 44, Issue 6, p74
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Arts and Entertainment
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0889-728X
  • Accession Number:188439407
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