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Through the years, Nannette's nudes
have incorporated
both realistic and abstract components.
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In this 1974 drawing,
stylized lines were used
This 1982 bronze
sculpture mimics
to capture the essence of the female image.
the lines of the 1974 drawing.
Five in Combat |
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Nude,
1974
Godiva,
1982
1986
pen and ink,
18"x13" bronze, 5"x4.5"x3"
bronze,
10"x11"x10"
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In 1989,
Nannette's goal was to simplify the bronzing process,
in order to gain easy access
into hard-to-reach areas, when
cleaning, grinding, and finishing the piece.
She achieved her objective
by omitting the head,
back, and arms; see Overte'
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This nude series,
done
in
bronze,
between 1989 and 1991, deals
with one of Nannette‘s recurring
themes;
the
conflict between internal and external identities;
the hollowed torso
exposes
the inside of the cavity and creates a graceful silhouette.
Both the front and back surfaces
are equally important.
The surfaces are ground smooth;
the
outside surface,
with its
shiny-colored
patina,
offers a pleasing persona
to
the
public; the inside
surface is a deep-rich black
cavity, representing one's internal psyche, hidden
secrets, and agendas.
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Back View - Overte', 1989, bronze,
18"x13"x3.5" - Front View
Golden Age,
1991, 12"x19"x7"
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Nannette also experimented with
thin-shelled torsos, without legs, as in Innocence,
Maturity, Tenderness,
Viking's Prow and Free Spirit. |
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Innocence,
1990,
back and
profile views,
8.5"x6"x5.5" Maturity,
1990,
10"x9"x5"
Tenderness,
1990,
10"x7"x6.5"
Viking's Prow, 1991,
8"x5"x6" (wall)
Free Spirit,
1991, 7"x5"x3.5" (wall)
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At the start, technique was Nannette's main
focus. Ultimately, aesthetics brought a gracefulness to the images,
and introspection gave a deeper meaning to the artwork.. |
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Odette, 1991,
8"x13x5"
Love, 1991,
10.5"x14.5x5.5" Motherhood,
1990,
4.5"x19"x5.5"
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This series includes twelve nudes, for
pedestal or wall. |
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