Julian Wild

Commissioned by the Jerwood Foundation in 2008

Ragley Hall, Warwickshire (2008 to present).

Generally the work is in good overall condition. There one or two tiny rust spots and at least three small areas of visible paint loss. There are spots of staining and debris across the surface, which is consistent with exhibiting the piece outdoors. Please telephone the department on +44 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present lot.
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Wild was short-listed for the Jerwood Sculpture Prize in 2005 with his proposal for System no. 10.

As the result of an on-going fascination with pattern, line and form, Wild began to look at universal concepts of structure and thus began his seminal series of Systems, all of which are chronologically numbered, each exploring the pivotal moment when line becomes form. The works in the series provide a unique investigation of three-dimensional space, form and function as well as mathematical concepts of order and line.

System No. 24 was conceived as a direct response to the environment of the Jerwood Sculpture Park at Ragley Hall. The elongated form reflects the design of classical urns placed around Capability Brown's magnificent grounds whilst the bold tones of the piece were inspired by the silk covered walls in James Wyatt's Red Saloon in the main house. The artist has explained: 'this sculpture would be relevant to both the interior and exterior of Ragley Hall [and] would bring playfullness, dynamism and colour to the Jerwood Sculpture Collection'.