Liam Hopkins, Irony of Gesture, 2022

Corton Steel 

Irony of Gesture captures the essence of human imperfection and evolution. The use of raw metal in the sculpture was a deliberate choice by the artist to showcase the beauty in imperfections. The grinding and welding marks on the metal create a unique fingerprint that adds to the sculpture's beauty and makes it a living, breathing work of art that evolves over time.

What is particularly interesting about this sculpture is the positioning of the fingers on the hand, which can be interpreted in two different ways, depending on the viewer's perspective. One side of the hand appears to be a gesture of defiance, while the other side represents a sign of peace. This duality adds an intriguing dimension to the sculpture and invites the viewer to consider their own interpretation of the piece.

Overall, the large-scale hand sculpture made from metal is a powerful work of art that draws the viewer in and invites them to contemplate the passage of time, the impermanence of all things, and the complexity of human emotion.