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Golden Calf’ was inspired by Poussin’s “The Adoration of The Golden Calf” (1633-1634) and the story the work references. The golden calf is a symbol for false idols and their worship. Numerous peoples across history have worshipped calves, cows, and bulls as sacred symbols. Golden Calf highlights the ‘sin of the bull’, one of the most widely known examples of religious assimilation. The Hebrews were told by Moses not to worship false idols and instead only worship God. I am interested in this as a motif to discuss ideas about individual ideology, the notion of false idols, and the commodification of goods in contemporary culture.’

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‘I made the original sculpture during the first official lockdown in Spring 2020. I was thinking a lot about the idea of “fake news” and have been very curious to see how information related to such a deadly virus was being responded to, and the drastic differences in peoples’ responses. I see this work as a prompt to encourage a questioning and a discourse around the beliefs we all hold. At a time when it has become increasingly difficult to understand the realities of others who may think differently than we do, I feel that it has become more important than ever to question our understanding, seek out truth, and be open to conversation.’

 
 

Emma Fineman lives and works in London, UK. In 2018 she graduated with an MA Painting from the Royal College of Art, London, and Magna Cum Laude BFA in Painting from Maryland Institute College of Art, USA, in 2013. Her works have been selected for awards including the Presidential Fellowship Grant, Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Aspen (2013), as well as the Harley Open Judges Prize, Welbeck Estates, Harley Museum & Foundation, Nottingham, UK (2017).

Emma Fineman was selected by Open Call.

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EMMA FINEMAN

‘GOLDEN CALF’

Bronze

14cm x 9cm x 20cm (HWD)

Lockdown N.1 - 2020

Edition of 5

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