Max Ernst: Lunar Asparagus

'Lunar Asparagus' is a sculpture made of plaster by artist Max Ernst. I have chosen to do artist research on this piece as it relates to the materials that I have recently been using and experimenting with, which is plater. 

When looking at this piece what stands out immediately to me are the pure white tones of the sculpture, and the slight shadows that are cast onto the floor and body of the piece. I believe that this helps to convey the dimensions and depth of the structure as the shadows highlight the curves, bumps and texture within the piece. 

I believe that there is something void and lonely about this piece, the lack of colour causes there to be a lack warmth. It's cool and uninviting and I think that the way that this piece has been displayed on a white plinth against a white background adds to this atmosphere. It's bare and clinical, there is no discolouration and it seems to be almost too clean and perfect which I think invokes a slightly unsettling feeling as it doesn't feel natural. However, when looking closer at the physical design rather than just the colour scheme I begin to notice bumps and details that seem to add a bit of character to the piece. The more I look at the top of the right section the more it begins to resemble a cartoonish face which I think is cute, and I believe that this adds a sense of childishness and fun to the piece which contrast and combats the harshness of the colour scheme.