Collection: 1990s

Woodrow had worked with metal for much of the 1980s, cutting into recycled domestic hardware to create his sculpture. The 1990s, however, saw him turn away from this approach and towards bronze casting. Woodrow was fascinated by the processes and poetries of bronze as a sculptural material: its transformatory potential, its reproductive capabilities and its long cultural history. In Woodrow’s hands, bronze was polished, patinated and gold-leafed, highlighting his interest in the relationships between metal, money, and history. This can be seen in many of his works, including In Awe of the Pawnbroker (1994), Moneyhead (1995), Listening to History (1995) and then the monumental Regardless of History (2000).

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There follows a small selection of work made between 1990 and 1999. For the complete archive, navigate to All Artworks through the main menu, or click here.