Philip Grausman

Displayed concurrently on the south lawn and in the KMA Sculpture Garden, Philip Grausman’s two monumental female heads have a commanding presence. The sculptures, Susanna and Eileen, are “portraits” stripped to their essence. Grausman concentrates on volume and form, eliminating inconsequential details while retaining a sense of individual character. Towering over 10 feet tall, the sculptures are simultaneously classic and surreal. The works are startling in their pure white immensity and are made mysterious by the stoic expressions of the women’s faces.