Drift
Maker
(sculptor)
born 1934
born 1934
Title
Drift
Date of Production
1962
Medium
plaster and wood (pine)
Dimensions
Height: 152 cm
Width: 36 cm
Width: 36 cm
Accession Number
S.2008.XX.2
Mode of Acquisition
Phillip King, gift, 2008 (November)
Credit
The Courtauld, London (Samuel Courtauld Trust)
Copyright
© Estate of Phillip King. All rights reserved, DACS 2023
Location
Not currently on display
Keywords
Related Works
Label Text
During the 1960s King emerged as one of the leading figures of the celebrated ‘New Generation’ group of British sculptors. This is one of the first works in which he explored a radical abstract language of sculpture whilst retaining strong links to organic form. The leaning block of painted plaster prompts association with prehistoric standing stones, reflecting King’s interest in the early origins of sculpture. This bulbous ‘pregnant’ form also conveys themes of maternity and gives the work an imposing figurative quality.
Provenance
Gift of the artist, 2008
Exhibition History
The Courtauld Collects - 20 Years of Acquisitions, Somerset House & London & England, 17/06/2010-19/09/2010
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