Tony Cragg

"I'm still searching for meaning..."

Cragg's words highlight his work's and not his own creativity, as the sculptures he creates are really creating them selves.  In this way, its hard to envision a greater purpose than ones own; as Cragg embarks on the incomprehendable through the absence of a solid meaning. Without one, every individual response is as worthy and true as any other forming a great bond between the piece of art and the person viewing it.

As he embarks on experimentation and adaptation of wood, metal, plastic and countless other materials it is easy to see how his free flowing forms are created. Yet, It would be a misconception to only describe Cragg in this way, as many of his sculptures are reflections of our urban and natural world, yet, for tp really engage with Cragg's work is for one to embark on their own personable response and meaning. 

Runner by Tony Cragg | Nasher Sculpture Center, Dallas, Texas

Tony Cragg, "Elbow," wood, 2010, photo copyright Michael Richter

Tony Cragg, "Outspan," bronze, 2008, photo copyright Charles Duprat