This film looks at the life and works of the American sculptor George Segal who invented his own personal style of sculpture: white plaster figures that silently prevail in their own environments, which have been influenced by American townships. The figures are cast from live models, Segal’s family and friends. Shows Segal at work and the controversy aroused by his commisioned piece for Kent University.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507839
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment (Art)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - Themes, motives
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art - United States
Crafts & Visual Arts → Art and society
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - United States
Crafts & Visual Arts → Environment (Art)
Crafts & Visual Arts → Plaster sculpture
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculptors - United States
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculpture, American
Crafts & Visual Arts → Sculpture, Modern
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)