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Martha Clarke, born 1944
Martha Clarke choreographs for dance, theater, the visual arts, and opera, and her productions have ranged from classic selections of Mozart to avant-garde theater works. Her best-known composition, The Garden of Earthly Delights (1984), melds text, dance, music, and the eponymous painting by Hieronymus Bosch.
Artist Philip Grausman was married to Clarke when he created this intimate, uniquely cast bust capturing her introspection and beauty. The dancer's graceful neck suggests inner strength; her stylized features evoke a timeless quality while still capturing a strong likeness.
Philip Grausman, 1979 |