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This exhibition, the last in my 90th year, is not a retrospective but rather a collection of selected works from my years of sculpting. These sculptures, which may have been overlooked in previous exhibitions, have brought me immense satisfaction both in their creation and in the experience of revisiting them. I have poured my heart, soul, and passion into each piece. It is interesting to note that some of my more recent work has strong connections to pieces from the 1980s. The aspects of my sculptures that resonate most with viewers often include their emotional intensity and the physicality of their forms. People seem to connect with the energy and strength embodied in the sculptures, as well as the underlying narratives and themes they represent. Additionally, the contrast between the muscular forms and the space they occupy invites contemplation and interpretation, allowing viewers to engage with the work on multiple levels. By showcasing works in progress, I hope to provide viewers with insight into the creative process: from conceptualization to implementation. These latest creations draw on my love for the muscular form and bone structure of the human body, expressing movement through space with energy and strength. I believe they reflect the times we live in.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Maureen Quin was born in Bloemfontein, 1934, attended Eunice Girls School. After attending Art School, Technical College Durban, where she studied under Mary Stainbank, she won a scholarship to study sculpture at the Goldsmith College of Art in London. Maureen began her career in 1954, and she is still energetically and passionately involved in creating powerful works of art. A book documenting her work, Quin Sculpture: Sixty Years of Excellence, was launched during retrospective exhibitions held in 2014. Maureen lives in Alexandria in the Eastern Cape.

Quin Sculpture Garden and Gallery, Alexandria, Eastern Cape, is open to the public; on view is her studio, and a permanent exhibition of her more than 100 of Maureen Quins sculptures, drawings and paintings.