The Owsley Moment

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Bronze sculpture Daphne’s Defense by Richard Hunt, featuring a tree-like abstract form with hand-scribed textures, resting on an irregular bronze base and glowing with natural light.

S04 E07 – Richard Hunt, Daphne’s Defense, 2020

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Richard Hunt’s Daphne’s Defense (2020) reimagines the myth of Daphne as a symbol of protection and resilience, linking her transformation into a tree with the global struggle for safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. With organic bronze forms and richly textured surfaces, the sculpture reflects both mythological escape and modern perseverance.

 

Research by Abba Harris
Voiced by Blake Chapman

Produced by Blake Chapman in cooperation with the David Owsley Museum of Art and the Ball State School of Art.

Music used in this episode:
La Dafne – 18. “Piangete, Ninfe” (Coro/Pastore I)
Composed by Marco da Gagliano
Performed by Monteverdi-Chor Hamburg

Original air date: June 20, 2025

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Created by Ball State School of Art professor Dr. Lara Kuykendall, The Owsley Moment is a brief, informative program that describes one work in the David Owsley Museum of Art's collection every week. Each Moment takes the listener on a small adventure, often telling the history of the piece, recounting the life of the artist, or vividly detailing the characteristics of the work.

The Owsley Moments are written by Ball State art history students. They are produced in collaboration with the David Owsley Museum of Art and Indiana Public Radio and are voiced by Ball State students.

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