Artwork
Dea Hu Hu
Dea Hu Hu is a photographic photography by Fortunato Depero. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Dea Hu Hu is a black-and-white photograph mounted on a green card, featuring a white, abstract, humanoid sculpture composed of geometric shapes.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture depicted is an abstract, geometric representation of a human figure, characterized by a large, pointed-head, elongated body, and abbreviated legs, conveying a sense of simplicity and elegance.
Technique & Style
The sculpture’s material appears to be either wood or paper, with a smooth, flat surface. The photograph’s dark background accentuates the subject’s details, emphasizing its geometric form.
History & Provenance
The photograph was submitted to William Kineton Parkes during his 1920s survey of sculptors. It is now part of the Archive of Art and Design, alongside responses to Parkes’ questionnaires.
Context
Comparable in its geometric abstraction, the work of artists like Depero, Fortunato, shares similarities with the sculptural style captured in Dea Hu Hu.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fortunato Depero (30 March 1892 – 29 November 1960) was an Italian futurist painter, writer, sculptor, and graphic designer.
