Abstract Oscar

Oscar · **4 Likes**

One of the most unique sculptures I've ever seen.

It was created by English sculptor Danny Osborne, formed from different coloured stones, head of white jadeite, torso of green nephrite jade from British Columbia, Canada, and pink thulite from Norway. The legs of Norwegian Blue Pearl granite with the shoes being black Indian charnockite and finished with bronze shoelace tips. The statue also wears a Trinity College tie made from glazed porcelain, and three rings – Wilde's wedding ring and two scarabs, one for good luck, the other for bad luck.

photomax7 · 05-09-2020, 02:23 PM

Very striking sculpture of a colourful individual...nicely presented Kerrowdown.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-09-2020, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by photomax7

nicely presented Kerrowdown

Thank you.

**RGlasel** · 05-09-2020, 03:00 PM

Now that's art that a philistine like me or a flintstone like Fred can appreciate.

I think I appreciate the back stories you provide as much as your flawless images.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-09-2020, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by RGlasel

Now that's art that a philistine like me or a flintstone like Fred can appreciate.

I think I appreciate the back stories you provide as much as your flawless images.

Thank you for your very kind comments.

RoxnDox · 05-09-2020, 06:33 PM

The geologist in me thoroughly approves!

lesmore49 · 05-09-2020, 08:05 PM

What a wonderful statue....the languid, bemused...rakish air as shown in the statue's body posture and facial expression...which IMO captures Oscar Wilde. The colour really enhances .

. I like the angle you used ...I think it emphasizes these qualities.

I enjoyed his observations of life. One of my favourites is " I can resist anything but temptation."

**Kerrowdown** · 05-09-2020, 11:29 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

The geologist in me thoroughly approves!

I’m glad about that... I wouldn’t want to be responsible for any unapproving geologists.

RoxnDox · 05-09-2020, 11:34 PM

I must say, BC is the winner with that stunning nephrite jade torso. Norway’s thulite is a close second, though.

**Kerrowdown** · 05-10-2020, 12:43 AM

Originally posted by lesmore49

What a wonderful statue....the languid, bemused...rakish air as shown in the statue's body posture and facial expression...which IMO captures Oscar Wilde.

If your ever in Dublin, Ireland, it's in Merrion Square near where he lived.

Originally posted by lesmore49

The colour really enhances

Aye... I had not seen anything quite like that before.

Originally posted by lesmore49

I like the angle you used ...I think it emphasises these qualities.

A strong diagonal composition usual works well in these situations.

Originally posted by lesmore49

One of my favourites is " I can resist anything but temptation."

Many of his quotes give me a wry grin... my favourite being "It is only the modern that ever becomes old-fashioned"

**Kerrowdown** · 05-10-2020, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

I must say, BC is the winner with that stunning nephrite jade torso. Norway’s thulite is a close second, though.

I wonder how long it took to come up with the perfect mix of materials, to give an end result so stunning.

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photomax7 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,841	Very striking sculpture of a colourful individual...nicely presented Kerrowdown.

05-09-2020, 02:47 PM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Originally posted by photomax7 nicely presented Kerrowdown Thank you.

05-09-2020, 03:00 PM	#4
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Now that's art that a philistine like me or a flintstone like Fred can appreciate. I think I appreciate the back stories you provide as much as your flawless images.

05-09-2020, 03:15 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Originally posted by RGlasel Now that's art that a philistine like me or a flintstone like Fred can appreciate. I think I appreciate the back stories you provide as much as your flawless images. Thank you for your very kind comments.

05-09-2020, 06:33 PM	#6
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	The geologist in me thoroughly approves!

05-09-2020, 08:05 PM	#7
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,345	What a wonderful statue....the languid, bemused...rakish air as shown in the statue's body posture and facial expression...which IMO captures Oscar Wilde. The colour really enhances . . I like the angle you used ...I think it emphasizes these qualities. I enjoyed his observations of life. One of my favourites is " I can resist anything but temptation."

05-09-2020, 11:29 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Originally posted by RoxnDox The geologist in me thoroughly approves! I’m glad about that... I wouldn’t want to be responsible for any unapproving geologists.

05-09-2020, 11:34 PM	#9
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	I must say, BC is the winner with that stunning nephrite jade torso. Norway’s thulite is a close second, though.

05-10-2020, 12:43 AM	#10
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Originally posted by lesmore49 What a wonderful statue....the languid, bemused...rakish air as shown in the statue's body posture and facial expression...which IMO captures Oscar Wilde. If your ever in Dublin, Ireland, it's in Merrion Square near where he lived. Originally posted by lesmore49 The colour really enhances Aye... I had not seen anything quite like that before. Originally posted by lesmore49 I like the angle you used ...I think it emphasises these qualities. A strong diagonal composition usual works well in these situations. Originally posted by lesmore49 One of my favourites is " I can resist anything but temptation." Many of his quotes give me a wry grin... my favourite being "It is only the modern that ever becomes old-fashioned"

05-10-2020, 12:44 AM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819 Original Poster	Originally posted by RoxnDox I must say, BC is the winner with that stunning nephrite jade torso. Norway’s thulite is a close second, though. I wonder how long it took to come up with the perfect mix of materials, to give an end result so stunning.