Eric Gill, 'Ecstasy', 1910-1

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I'm excited to share this project with the selection committee for the Tate IK Prize 2015. My proposal, titled Tate Britain Unbound, involves digitizing and publishing public domain sculptures in Tate Britain's collection, using the same technology I demonstrated in Through A Scanner, Skulpturhalle. This Eric Gill capture shows what's possible and highlights my enthusiasm for increasing access to the museum's impressive collection. In 2012, I successfully captured a detailed survey of Gill's Ecstasy at Tate Britain and even cast it in bronze. However, I've been waiting for the right opportunity to share the data, which is now. —Cosmo Wenman Download the 3D-printable survey here. Embeddable onscreen visualization here. This captivating sculpture by Eric Gill was created between 1910-1 and features Hoptonwood stone dimensions of 1372 x 457 x 228 mm. Gill carved this relief over seven months, initially titling it They. The title Ecstasy emerged after his death. During its creation, Gill was deeply influenced by the spiritual nature of Indian temple sculptures often depicting couples in intimate moments. This piece shares a similar essence with Indian artwork and conveys a spiritual message through Gill's own words: 'All creative acts have God as their author. Human acts of reproduction embody divine power.' Gill drew inspiration from another piece titled Christ and the Church. More about this artwork can be found at tate.org.uk/art/work/gill-ecstasy-t03477. Here are some key details: Artist: Eric Gill (1882-1940) Title: Ecstasy Date: 1910-1 Medium: Hoptonwood stone Dimensions: 1372 x 457 x 228 mm Collection: Tate Britain Acquisition: Purchased in 1982 Reference: T03477 Display Room: 1890 Theme: BP Walk through British Art