Tag: swan

atmospheric-minimalism:

Cy Twombly,
–   Leda and the swan (part i), 1980. / acrylic and oil on paper, 47 ¾ x 29 ½ in., 121.4 x 75 cm.
–   Leda and the swan (part ii), 1980. / acrylic and oil on paper, 47 5/8 x 29 ½ in., 121 x 75 cm.
–   Leda and the swan (part iii), 1980. / oil on reverse of an artist’s proof on handmade paper, 25 ½ x 19 ¾ in., 64.7 x 50. 3 cm.
–   Leda and the swan (part v), 1980. / paper with square printing, 17 1/8 x 13 ½ in., 43.5 x 34.4 cm.
–   Leda and the swan (part iv), 1980. / poster with a black and white reproduction of a work dated 1975, folded 14.6 cm from above 17 ¾ x 19 in., 45 x 48.3 cm.
–   Leda and the swan (part vi), 1980. / oil on paper with transparent tape in all four corners, 14 1/8 x 13 ¼ in., 35.8 x 33.5 cm.

Source: atmospheric-minimalism

DIANA KHOI NGUYEN

MAN WITH SWAN ARM

He didn't return as a reborn. 
It was awful to be in the vehicle for rooms, 
to never escape walking.  Wind brought the scent 
of reeds, the beetle's salt marsh and the mute 
swan-wife's call, unanswered.  Nesting failure was certain 
because he could not shed the failure of his form.  
Reality is impenetrable.
Only one wet life from his egg clutch loved him.
Loved him through his absence with the blindness
of a god.  Domestic ghosts took the rest.
Left remainders of his former life: eggshells
caught in fruitless brambles.