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Six Definitions

By Andrew Whittle 2008

Andrew Whittle

Dimensions
main letters 20cm high

Made in collaboration with Ian Hamilton Finlay. Six words in bronze each accompanied by a definition and a quotation. The main inscription 'TEMPLE' embellished with architectural models.

Andrew Whittle

Andrew Whittle

Andrew Whittle

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A frame for an embroidery

The Wall of Words

A contemporary headstone

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