DEBORAH BUTTERFIELD
“Three Sorrows”
LA Louver, Los Angeles
Through January 6, 2018
What the Gallery Says: “For the artist, found materials are a continued source of inspiration for her horse sculptures. In a new direction, Butterfield has incorporated
marine debris from the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami to create some of her most powerful and poignant works to date.”
Why It’s Worth a Look: Butterfield’s noble horses are beloved, and the new wrinkle—using actual flotsam from Japan—adds a new layer of pathos.
What It Looks Like:
Installation photo of “Deborah Butterfield: Three Sorrows.” Image courtesy LA Louver.
Installation photo of “Deborah Butterfield: Three Sorrows.” Image courtesy LA Louver.
Installation photo of “Deborah Butterfield: Three Sorrows.” Image courtesy LA Louver.
Installation photo of “Deborah Butterfield: Three Sorrows.” Image courtesy LA Louver.
Deborah Butterfield, Kelly Canyon (2016). Image courtesy LA Louver.
Deborah Butterfield, Elkhorn (2016). Image courtesy LA Louver.
Deborah Butterfield, Kōkai (2017). Image courtesy LA Louver.
Deborah Butterfield, Maulele (2017). Image courtesy LA Louver.
Deborah Butterfield, Waiaka (2017). Image courtesy LA Louver.
Deborah Butterfield, Little Bear (2017). Image courtesy LA Louver.
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