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Artwork details
- Medium : Clay, Ceramics Without Stand
- Dimensions : Length: 4.1in, Height: 13.8in, Depth: 4.1in
About this artwork
Overalled is a ceramic sculpture exploring how clothing shapes not only our appearance but also our movement and identity. Its geometric, elongated form gives it a presence that feels both solid and rigid, like a figure encased in material and memory.
The overalls, with their wide straps and front pocket, symbolize functional, everyday attire, garments of labor and simplicity. The structured belt reinforces a sense of rigidity, while the deep blue… glaze, reminiscent of faded workwear, enhances the contrast between utility and symbolic weight.
As in my other works, the absence of a human figure invites interpretation. Is this a memory of a garment left behind? A shell representing daily labor? Or an abstract portrait of an absent body? To me, “Overalled” explores material, work, and time - the relationship between clothing and
The overalls, with their wide straps and front pocket, symbolize functional, everyday attire, garments of labor and simplicity. The structured belt reinforces a sense of rigidity, while the deep blue… glaze, reminiscent of faded workwear, enhances the contrast between utility and symbolic weight.
As in my other works, the absence of a human figure invites interpretation. Is this a memory of a garment left behind? A shell representing daily labor? Or an abstract portrait of an absent body? To me, “Overalled” explores material, work, and time - the relationship between clothing and
Guy Hivroni
Israel
Bringing a background in graphic design and a passion for clay, Guy Hivroni produces ceramic works in Jerusalem that encapsulate his dedication to creation. His sculptures, shaped through wheel throwing and meticulous hand-building, embody a unique dynamism, enthusing life and story into the form of garments. The emotion within his pieces arises from the realization of the paradoxical presence in absence; suggesting an intimate human narrative beckoning for reflection and personalized interpretation, through the tangible representation of clothing.
Credentials
- Works on commission
Guy Hivroni
Overalled
$2,990