Razor Blazer
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Robert Jesson
b.1947
Title
Razor Blazer
Details
| Production Date | 1982 |
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| Collection(s) | Collection Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, New Plymouth. Purchased from Monica Brewster Bequest in 1982. |
| Accession Number | 82/38 |
| Media | Plywood and plaster, lacquered |
| Measurements | 2000 x 1000 x 700mm |
About
Inspiration for 'Razor blazer' comes from the urban landscape - the colour and aggression of street life. With its punchy title and raunchy angular design, 'Razor blazer' looks like a comic book motif translated into three dimensions. A sense of menace pervaded Jesson's work at this time. Typically his pieces had jagged edges, like teeth, gears or gaping jaws, conjuring up images of tearing, wounding and blood.
