Chris Ofili
Silver Moon, 2005
Bronze, nickel
201 × 137 × 175 cm
Thought provoking and provocative, Chris Ofili’s ‘Silver Moon’ (2005), is a singular take on the artist’s view on the human condition and personal relationships. He took inspiration from the Catalan figure ‘El Caganer’ who regularly appears in Nativity Scenes in the region.
‘Silver Moon’, evoking associations with fertility, given its ability to foster growth in plants and produce. The sculpture is a continuation of themes, motifs and mediums that would define Ofili’s career.
Exhibitions:
Chris Ofili. The Blue Rider. CFA Gallery. 19 November – 23 December, 2005
Hunky Dory, Gary Tatintsian Gallery, Moscow. March – Apr 2007
Publications:
Chris Ofili. The Blue Rider. CFA Gallery, 2005, pp. 15, 21, 23, 24
Hunky Dory, Gary Tatintsian Gallery, Moscow, 2007, pp. 48-49
