Collection:CSM Museum & Study Collection
Artist: Mel Calman (1931-1994)
Dimensions:
165 × 210 mm (16.5 × 21 cm)
Medium: paper
ink
pencil
Object number: F.2016.298.M
DescriptionFour drawings showing early versions of a recurring theme: the heart as weapon, ammunition, affliction, pet. It coalesced in Calman & Women (1967) which also used red to great effect. (Stephanie Calman)
(C) S & C Calman
.1 –soldier & canon with pink hearts as cannon balls
.2 –man & birdcage with heart inside it
.3 –man & birdcage with pink heart flying out of it
.4 –man & butterfly net chasing hearts
(C) S & C Calman
.1 –soldier & canon with pink hearts as cannon balls
.2 –man & birdcage with heart inside it
.3 –man & birdcage with pink heart flying out of it
.4 –man & butterfly net chasing hearts
