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Dorothea Rockburne's 2002 diptych The Twins: Castor & Pollux documented on artcritical

publication · 2026-04-22

A 2002 diptych by Dorothea Rockburne titled The Twins: Castor & Pollux was documented on the artcritical website. The work consists of two 24 x 24 inch panels created with Lascaux Aquacryl and copper on gesso-prepared linen. This entry was posted on June 3, 2010 at 3:42 pm. The artwork represents Rockburne's exploration of astronomical themes through geometric abstraction. The piece demonstrates her characteristic use of mathematical precision and material experimentation. Rockburne's practice has long engaged with scientific concepts and systems. The diptych format references the mythological twin brothers Castor and Pollux from Greek mythology. The work was created during a period when Rockburne was investigating celestial patterns and cosmic relationships.

Key facts

  • Dorothea Rockburne created The Twins: Castor & Pollux in 2002
  • The work is a diptych consisting of two panels
  • Each panel measures 24 x 24 inches
  • Materials include Lascaux Aquacryl and copper on gesso-prepared linen
  • The artwork was documented on artcritical on June 3, 2010
  • The entry was posted at 3:42 pm
  • The title references the mythological twins Castor and Pollux
  • Rockburne's work explores astronomical themes through geometric abstraction

Entities

Artists

  • Dorothea Rockburne

Institutions

  • artcritical

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