Aristotle's Square

Aristotle's Square, 2011

Artisit: Ted Fullerton

 

The conceptual premise for this sculpture, is

intended as a poetic metaphor to the four

Aristotelian elements of creation; earth, water,

air and fire. The symbol/image of the square within many cultures suggest birth or womb due

to its balanced dimensions of vertical (the mystical) and the horizontal (life experience).

The male and female figures facing each other propose the potential of life while their polar

opposite positions suggest harmonic balance somewhat like the eastern harmonic of the Ying

and Yang. The reference to the philosophical reference to the classical elements of life or

creation but also imply (by association of name) his social philosophies that encompass all facets

of intellectual inquiry supporting the humanist intent of the sculpture.

 

Done