Cragg, Tony | From Code (Red), 2006 — available on Composition Gallery

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Form Code (Red) by Tony Cragg, created in 2006, is a tapestry that explores organic patterns through an abstract and intricate design in warm red and earthy tones. The composition features tubular forms that twist and coil, adorned with repetitive, tribal-like patterns that evoke textures found in natural objects like coral, shells, or even ancient artifacts. The deep reds and subtle gradients create a sense of depth and movement, making the shapes appear almost three-dimensional as they seem to flow across the tapestry. Cragg’s fascination with the complexity of organic forms and their structural intricacies is evident, encouraging viewers to interpret the piece as a representation of life’s interconnectedness and growth.

Tony Cragg (UK, 1949) is an influential sculptor known for his innovative use of materials, including wood, metal, plastic, and glass. His abstract, dynamic forms explore the relationship between nature, man-made objects, and space. A Turner Prize winner, Cragg’s work has been exhibited globally, cementing his legacy in contemporary sculpture.

Tony Cragg

From Code (Red), 2006

Name: From Code (Red), 2006
SKU: 3475
Price: 7500.00 EUR
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Form

Tapestry

Tapestry Tapestry is a woven form of textile. It is generally heavy, and the completed work has a decorative pattern, design or realistic depiction of a portrait or real life activities. Tapestries were hung on castle walls and behind thrones as symbols of royal authority.

Medium

Tapestry

TapestryTapestry is a heavy, handwoven textile featuring intricate designs or images woven directly into the fabric. Created by skilled weavers using materials like wool, linen, cotton, silk, and sometimes silver and gold threads, tapestries have historically served as art pieces, decorations, insulation, and symbols of authority.

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Edition of 36

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Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

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Tony Cragg

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Limited Edition Print

Lithograph

EUR 1,700

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Tapestry

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Form Code (Blue), 2006

Tapestry

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From Code (Red), 2006

Tapestry

EUR 7,500

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Die erste Ära (The first era)

Limited Edition Print

Etching

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Tony Cragg

Landscape

Sculpture / Object

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I am most interested in the emotional qualities of things.
- Tony Cragg

One of the most prominent sculptors in the world, Tony Cragg is renowned for his liberal use of a wide range of materials throughout his art. Cragg's works can vary from swirling abstractions - as seen in his Point of View piece - to political statements; Britain Seen From the North is one of his earliest outputs and is comprised of various scrap materials - the piece outlines the island of Britain and depicts a figure observing it – this figure is said to represent Cragg viewing his nation as an outsider, a theme that relates to Britain under Thatcher’s reign as Prime Minister. Materials used in Cragg’s sculptures range from wood to Kevlar to plastic – his work is designed with the idea of challenging pre-existing notions regarding certain materials; Early Forms makes use of various different containers, all of which are manipulated and assembled to take on a new form and present the viewer with a different perspective. (Artist website)

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Site-Specific Art is a form of artwork created to exist in a particular location, with the artist considering the site as an integral part of the creative process. Robert Irwin was a key figure in promoting this art form in California. Site-Specific Art emerged as a reaction against modernist objects, which were often portable, commodified, and confined to museum spaces. In contrast, Site-Specific Art is inherently tied to its location, challenging the traditional notions of art as a transportable and marketable commodity.

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Tony Cragg

From Code (Red), 2006

200 x 300 cm

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