Sentences with phrase «abject nature»

Frequently working with found objects of an abject nature (crushed plastic containers, tarred bird feathers, deconstructed computer casing, etc.), Smith encourages a confrontation with both their past and present by damaging, embellishing or sometimes simply presenting such objects.

Intensified by the subtle smell of oil paint and the presence of decomposing corn sculptures, its corporeal and abject nature creates a thought - provoking viewing experience that aims to destabilise the codified conditions of display present within the initial painting.

They may be serial killers, but they take responsibility for their own actions, no matter how often they may cite the abject nature of humanity as inspiration for their crimes.

One wouldn't bet against a repeat considering the abject nature of their performances against Egypt and The Netherlands a few weeks ago.

Not exact matches

Depictions of nature can illuminate themes of sexuality, gender politics, the abject, and the sublime.

She has sought out lowly objects and abject creatures from the natural world, and made carriers of meaning of them on the fault - line between nature and culture.

Thus are we receiving supplies from one party and witnessing the most abject poverty in another but it is perfectly consistent with the nature of the country that it being not at all uncommon for one set of Indians to be absolutely starving while another party at the distance of 40 miles are living in the utmost profusion.

Martin's conclusion, although of a warning nature, does not go the next step, and really negatively comment on OREA's abject failure to produce a document (the SPIS) that is clear, concise, and routinely defensible in a court room, thereby fulfilling the purpose for which it was ostensibly intended, keeping sellers / buyers «out» of the courtroom.