Chaosmos
About this artwork
Although Matta is best-known as a painter, he began making sculpture in 1957. Much of the artist's work showed organic forms floating in a cosmic space, a theme which is continued in 'Chaosmos'. The title of the piece is a combination of the words 'chaos' and 'cosmos'. The twisted figure suggests a monster or idol, studded with, what appear to be, tiny bronze heads. Matta sent a video-recorded message for the opening of the Dean Gallery in 1999 and this sculpture was acquired at that time.
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title:Chaosmos
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accession number:GMA 4284
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materials:Bronze
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date created:1970
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measurements:180.00 x 92.00 x 38.00 cm
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credit line:Purchased 1999
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copyright:© ADAGP, Paris and DACS, London 2018.
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photographer:Antonia Reeve
Matta
Matta
Born in Chile, Matta studied as an architect before moving to Paris in the 1930s, where he worked in Le Corbusier's studio. In Paris he was introduced to the Surrealists and began to produce surrealist paintings from 1937. His characteristic works depict strange, seemingly limitless worlds featuring organically-shaped forms.…