* RAMSAY GILLIES AMPHISBAENA
folk-inspired sheet metal rotating sculpture on a stepped wooden base, initialled "RG" to base 45cm high including base Comment: An amphisbaena, a legendary creature with a head at each end (or one on its tail), commonly rendered in medieval illuminated manuscripts with wings, scaled or feathered body parts, and a looping serpentine form. This sculpture depicts an amphisbaena, a mythical two-headed serpent or dragon from medieval bestiaries, inspired by illustrations such as the Aberdeen Bestiary. Note: Ramsay Gillies was born and raised in Edinburgh and attended Edinburgh College of Art, studying Graphic Design, life drawing and sculpture. He spent his working years as a graphic designer in Scotland, Bermuda, New York, Boston, London, coming home to Edinburgh in the mid-seventies. He returned to sculpture around five years ago with a simple resolve to avoid repetition and keep it quirky. He is inspired by the folk art tradition and every piece is unique, fashioned mainly in metal and wood with interesting finishes. In the last twelve months, seven examples of Ramsay Gillies sculptures have been sold through The Scottish Contemporary Art Auctions achieving prices of £340, £400, £300, £380, £300, £400 & £480.
[ translate ]folk-inspired sheet metal rotating sculpture on a stepped wooden base, initialled "RG" to base 45cm high including base Comment: An amphisbaena, a legendary creature with a head at each end (or one on its tail), commonly rendered in medieval illuminated manuscripts with wings, scaled or feathered body parts, and a looping serpentine form. This sculpture depicts an amphisbaena, a mythical two-headed serpent or dragon from medieval bestiaries, inspired by illustrations such as the Aberdeen Bestiary. Note: Ramsay Gillies was born and raised in Edinburgh and attended Edinburgh College of Art, studying Graphic Design, life drawing and sculpture. He spent his working years as a graphic designer in Scotland, Bermuda, New York, Boston, London, coming home to Edinburgh in the mid-seventies. He returned to sculpture around five years ago with a simple resolve to avoid repetition and keep it quirky. He is inspired by the folk art tradition and every piece is unique, fashioned mainly in metal and wood with interesting finishes. In the last twelve months, seven examples of Ramsay Gillies sculptures have been sold through The Scottish Contemporary Art Auctions achieving prices of £340, £400, £300, £380, £300, £400 & £480.
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