{"product_id":"william-axley-snake-woman-sculpture","title":"WILLIAM AXLEY \"SNAKE WOMAN\" SCULPTURE","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustralia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2000s \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnake Woman is a striking and evocative sculptural work that melds natural materials with a haunting, visceral presence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from timber and recycled bottle-tops, the figure emerges as a powerful hybrid: part woman, part serpent. The work's large scale and verticality (162 cm tall) give it a commanding presence, while the rough texture and patchwork of reclaimed materials lend it an organic, almost primal energy. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYaxley's construction transforms a humble, everyday materials into an unsettling yet mesmerising vision - a testament to resourcefulness and imagination. The sculpture confronts the viewer with its twisted form and ambiguous identity: is this figure a guardian, a creature of myth, or a cautionary symbol of transformation? The combination of human and snake evokes ancient archetypes of metamorphosis, danger and power, inviting reflection on our connection to nature, identity and the uncanny. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it matters \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial and craft \u003c\/strong\u003e- By using timber and bottle-tops, Yaxley elevates reclaimed objects to fine art, challenging assumptions about beauty, value and material worth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional Impact\u003c\/strong\u003e - The unsettling fusion of human and reptilian form stirs both fascination and discomfort, leaving a lasting impression. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrative Ambiguity\u003c\/strong\u003e - The piece doesnt tell a story but opens a space for interpretation, allowing viewers to project their own myths and meanings onto it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatement on Transformation\u003c\/strong\u003e - \"Snake Woman\" speaks to themes of change; physical, psychological, symbolic and to the primal instincts that lie beneath civilized façades. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: Base 100 X 75 Height 162 (cm) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: In two parts, wheels under the base for easy movement. Good condition, no missing parts, cracks etc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FINDS FOR FRIENDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47081586688221,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5009\/4557\/files\/IMG_1665.heic?v=1764894643","url":"https:\/\/findsforfriends.com.au\/products\/william-axley-snake-woman-sculpture","provider":"FINDS FOR FRIENDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}