Cecil Clarence Richards
Night and Day, 1962
Bronze
Russell Building, placed here in 1967
“The sculpture is symbolic of man’s imagination floating off or reaching into the realm of cosmic space. To portray this I chose as the subject two floating figures — significant of “Day” just going to rest — represented by the male, and “Night” crouching over, in the figure of the female. thus it portrays the twilight hour when day is ending and night slowly begins. To support the figures, I have used tree design — symbolic of the earth. The texture of the bronze is free and loose. (Richards, p.2 [p.36], Cecil_Richards_Night_and_Day[1], Archtecture/Fine Arts Library, U of M.)
National Gallery of Canada web sites:
Artists in Canada/Dictionary of Canadian Artists
Artists in Canada/Dictionary of Canadian Artists
I like the texture.
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Very good!
Texture looks good
Two figures (Male and female). One represents night and another represents day.
Two figures ( Male and female) represents night and day
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I have an “old world” opinion of this piece. How the man is reclined on a sharp, jagged uncomfortable base, and how the woman lays atop him, shows to me the purpose of a man’s design is to make the world a more bareable place for the woman.
A thoughtful and thought provoking answer!
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Hi Liv, I love this art piece.
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You too. I think it came today!
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I love how the figures represent day and night and that it looks so romantic. It shows that there is an intimacy so deep and a never ending connection between day and night. It is truly amazing.
thanks for your thoughts!
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A very graceful statement sculpture. Really adds interest and variation to the building.
The symbolic meaning and the way it is portrayed by the figures is very interesting! Very good!
Really cool sculpture
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I like this sculpture! Bronze worked out great with the cement exterior of the building
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Liv Valmestad
Nice body shape, and texture for this sculpture.
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This sculpture appears very crude, the female’s facial features do not appear very feminine. The sculpture gives off a retractive vibe based on male’s posture towards woman.
the sculpture appears very crude. The female’s facial features do not appear feminine. The sculpture gives off a retractive mood due to the male’s posture towards the female.
When I first saw it, i couldn’t understand what it was of course. But when I found out it’s about a male and female, couple or not, I always get personal cause it automatically makes me think of my parents. I wish my dad would stop fighting with my mom night and day. But, 10/10!! I like the sculpture. I honestly want it for my future house. I think the sculpture is sexy.
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I loved your class this term and I’m very glad I had you as one of my first university profs!
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What is your UMnet ID? Are you in EDVS 1602? I have no idea who you are.
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Im here for Liv valmsteads visual literacy class
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Amazing texture! (QR Code Assignment)
Interesting piece which captures movement wonderfully!
At the front center on the building, this sculpture really brings out the beauty of the building.
At the front center of the building, the sculpture really brings out the beauty of the building
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Hi Liv! The snow really adds to the aesthetic.
Really thoughtful piece of art
Nice sculpture. I was here.
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It is a magnificent structure
awesome art!
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The texture looks great!
Honestly, I don’t like this art work. But the texture is good.
I like the symbolism of the work:)
always wondered what this sculpture was since i passed by it almost everyday
I never noticed there was a QR code underneath the sculpture.
I love the artistry and sculpture work!
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how do they balance like that? Liv class. (Visual lit)
Hello Liv! I always wondered what this work was, thank you for making this website!