RA Hetherington "Duplicity" 7" Duck Sculpture DF5982

This hand-built ceramic sculpture features a bright yellow duck topped with a grenade cap and pull ring, elevated above a group of small animal figures that appear to be lifting or supporting it. The base is glazed in layered green tones, grounding the composition in a stylized landscape.

Kiln-fired and finished in bold, high-gloss glaze, the piece contrasts cartoon-like innocence with unmistakable explosive symbolism. The duck’s exaggerated expression and protruding tongue heighten the absurdity, while the figures below introduce movement and tension.

As with much of Hetherington’s work, humor carries the deeper message. The sculpture plays with themes of power, collective action, instability, and blind enthusiasm. The bright palette and playful form invite viewers in, while the underlying imagery suggests something more volatile.

Expressive, satirical, and unmistakably handmade, this piece reflects his narrative ceramic style—bold color, symbolic layering, and commentary delivered through strong sculptural form.

Measures 7" tall with a 3.75" base

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