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a sculpture of a child with a frog helmet on

Hebru Brantley

Free Advice

€7,500

Edition of 6035.0 (H) × 14.0 (W) × 14.2 (D) cm

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Hebru Brantley creates empowering, Afrofuturist visions inspired by notions of heroism.

Based on an original painting of the same name, Free Advice sees the artist’s recurring character Phibby brought to life in three-dimensional form.

Looking up expectantly, the title derives from the words of Brantley’s elders – those who have experienced life in every possible way. In jest or in a bid to save the younger generation from potential pitfalls they've encountered, 'free advice' is offered.

Medium

Bronze sculpture finished with urethane paint.

Certificate of Authenticity

Arrives with a certificate of authenticity.

Finishing

Artist’s signature and edition number engraved on the underside of the feet.

Release date

April 01, 2022

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Behind the scenes

Hebru Brantley5 collaborationsHebru Brantley’s young characters are headstrong and ambitious. They appear across canvas, murals and sculpture, often adorned in suits and masks that reference fictional icons like Batman and the Incredible Hulk. As a child, Brantley did not see himself or his friends represented in the comic books and sci-fi stories that he loved. The majority of the narratives centred around one all-powerful figure who was the incarnation of a white male. Critical of this, Brantley translates all that he admires about superheroes into archetypal characters who represent people of colour in an amalgamation of street art, Manga and Pop Art. In parallel, Brantley also paints his artistic heroes, with Jean Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol making appearances on canvas.

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