Guardians

sculpture series
2011, ongoing

Guardians are a cornerstone to Linn’s practice. The ongoing series takes on different shapes, size and materials. Exploring the relationship between strength and vulnerability, the Vessels series represent our imperfect humanity while the Guardians represent our strength.

Guardians, Galia Linn, 2014. Installation view.

Clay Single Horn Guardians, Galia Linn, 2015. Black Mountain clay, gunmetal glazed stoneware., approximately 37.5 x 33 x 20 inches, each. Installation view.

Black Mountain Guardians, Galia Linn, 2013. Black Mountain clay, white and crawl glazed stoneware., 72 x 19 x 23 inches, each. GL-0088

BM_Single Horn Guardian I, Galia Linn, 2015. Black Mountain clay, gunmetal glazed stoneware., 37.5 x 33 x 20 inches. GL-0193

PC_Single Horn Guardian V, Galia Linn, 2015. Paper clay, crawl crackle and white glazed stoneware., 42.5 x 25 x 15 inches. GL-0201

Guardian, Galia Linn, 2014. Red Sculpture clay, crawl white glazed stoneware, 13 x 2 x 2 inches. GL-0361

Guardian, Galia Linn, 2014. Red Sculpture clay, crawl white glazed stoneware, 13 x 2 x 2 inches. GL-0370

Guardian, Galia Linn, 2014. Red Sculpture clay, crawl white glazed stoneware, 13 x 2 x 2 inches. GL-0369

Guardians of our Divinity, Galia Linn, 2013. Red Sculpture clay, white, crawl and clear glazed stoneware, painted plywood, pebbles, rope, 54 x 75 x 43 inches. GL-0270

Guardian, Galia Linn, 2014. Red Sculpture clay, crawl white glazed stoneware, 13 x 2 x 2 inches. GL-0374

Guardian (Ada) I, Galia Linn, 2015. Mixed clay, gunmetal white and clear glazed stoneware, 44 x 22 x 22 inches. GL_0211

NG_Single Horn Guardian, Galia Linn, 2014. Black Mountain clay, unglazed stoneware, 27.5 x 22 x 10.5 inches. GL-0131

First Guardian, Galia Linn, 2014. Bronze, pressure treated timber, 64 x 12 x 12 inches. GL_0141.1

Single Horn Guardian, Galia Linn, 2015. Bronze and pressure treated timber, 65.5 x 27.5 x 23 inches. GL-0216.1

BM_Single Horn Guardian, Galia Linn, 2014. Black mountain clay, unglazed stoneware. 27.5 x 22 x 10.5 inches. GL_0114

First Guardians, Galia Linn, 2014. Bronze, black patina, 32 x 8 inches, each. GL_0105

Three Guardians, Galia Linn, 2015. Black Mountain clay, crackle and gunmetal glazed stoneware, 9.5 x 3 x 2.5, 11 x 3 x 3.5, and 10 x 3.5 x 4 inches. GL-0190